Fastener Tightening Specifications

2009 Volkswagen GTI 2D Hatchback, 2.0 D, StandardSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Fastener Size Nm
Air Distribution Housing to Heating and A/C Unit, Bolts   1.4
Fresh Air Blower   1
Footwell Vent, Screws   1.5 ± 0.2
Heat and Fresh Air Controls, Screws   1.5 ± 0.2
Heater Unit to Heater Cable Bracket, Screws   4.5 ± 0.7
Heater Unit to Bracket, Screws1   8 ± 1
Heater Unit to Bracket, Screws4   9 ±1.3
Intake Air Grille to Plenum Chamber, Nuts   2.5 ± 0.4
Subframe to Right and Left Support2   9 ± 1.3
Subframe to Right and Left Support3   20 ± 3
  • 1 For bolt tightening clarification, refer to HEATER UNIT  and see items -6-
  • 2 For bolt tightening clarification, refer to HEATER UNIT  and see items -8-
  • 3 For bolt tightening clarification, refer to HEATER UNIT  and see items -10-
  • 4 For bolt tightening clarification, refer to HEATER UNIT  and see items -12, 14-
   
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