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HOMESERVICE MANUALSAUDI2010A3 2.0T, 2.0 E, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT VARIANT/TRIMSECTION 16 (2.0L - ENGINE ASSEMBLY - ENGINE CODE(S): CBEA)10 ENGINE ASSEMBLYSPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

2010 Audi A3 2.0T, 2.0 E, Standard

Fastener Tightening Specifications

2010 Audi A3 2.0T, 2.0 E, StandardSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Components	Bolt Size	Nm
Bolts and Nuts	M6	9
	M7	15
	M8	20
	M10	40
	M12	65
Bracket^{2, 3}
Bracket to Engine Mount		20 + 90°
Bracket to Body		20 + 90°
Engine Support^{1, 2}
Engine Mount to Body		40 + 90°
Engine Mount to Body		40 + 90°
Engine Mount to Engine Support		60 + 90°
¹ For bolt tightening clarification, refer to SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW and see items -6, 10 and 11- ² Always replace ³ For bolt tightening clarification, refer to SUBFRAME ASSEMBLY OVERVIEW and see items -8 and 9-

Engine Support - Tightening Specification and Sequence

Fig 1: Identifying Engine Support Bolts

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-- Replace the engine support bolts.-- Tighten the bolts -1 through 3- in 3 stages as follows:-- Tighten to 7 Nm.-- Tighten to 40 Nm.-- Tighten an additional 180°.

Mounting, S-Tronic transmission to engine

Fig 2: Direct Shift Automatic Transmission To Engine Mounting Bolts

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Item	Bolt	Nm
1, 3, 10	M12x55	80
5	M12x65	80
6, 7, 8	M10x50	40
9	M12x70	80
2, 4	Starter, securing. Refer to REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
A	Alignment sleeves for centering

Installation is performed in reverse order of removal, noting the following:

The engine/transmission subassembly is attached to the engine bracket T10012.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.