Fastener Tightening Specifications

2010 Audi A3 2.0T, 2.0 E, StandardSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Component Bolt Size Nm
Bracket for EGR Cooler Pump
    2.7 (5)
    40 (5)
Connecting Piece (3)   9
Connecting Piece (2)   15
Connecting Piece (6)   15
Coolant Fan, Nut   5
Coolant Line   9
Coolant Pump   40
Engine Pre-Warmer Clamp Secured on the Bracket   10
Fan Rib   5
Front Coolant Line
    13 (4)
    40 (4)
Left Coolant Line   9
Radiator   9
Right Coolant Line   9
Ventilation Pipe   10
4/2-Way Valve with Thermostat   15
() For bolt tightening clarification, refer to COOLANT PIPES, COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSORS AND COOLANT PUMP ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW  and see items -3 and 4-
(2) For bolt tightening clarification, refer to CONNECTION DIAGRAM, COOLANT HOSES  and see item -19-
(3) For bolt tightening clarification, refer to COOLANT PIPES, COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSORS AND COOLANT PUMP ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW  and see item -18-
(4) For bolt tightening clarification, refer to COOLANT PIPES, COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSORS AND COOLANT PUMP ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW  and see items -27 and 28-
(5) For bolt tightening clarification, refer to COOLANT PIPES, COOLANT TEMPERATURE SENSORS AND COOLANT PUMP ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW  and see items -3 and 4-
(6) For bolt tightening clarification, refer to COOLANT PUMP AND COOLANT THERMOSTAT ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW  and see items -7-
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