NHTSA ID Number: 10122812
Manufacturer Communication Number: Quick Ref Spec B
TSB/Document Date: 2017-11-08
Summary
This document contains the quick reference specification book.
2013
A3
Quick Reference
Specification Book
2013 Audi
A3
Quick Reference Specification Book
Table of Contents
General Information....................................................... 1
Decimal and Metric Equivalents............................................1
Tightening Torque..................................................................2
Warnings and Cautions.........................................................4
Vehicle Identification...................................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Location...........................9
VIN Decoder...........................................................................10
Type Plate/Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..................... 11
Sales Codes.................................................................. 12
Engine Codes.........................................................................12
Transmission Codes...............................................................12
Vehicle Lifting............................................................... 13
Hoist and Jack Mounting Points Front....................................13
Rear........................................................................................13
ENGINES
Engine Mechanical – 2.0L CBEA (TDI)........................ 14
General, Technical Data......................................................14
Engine Number Location........................................................14
Engine Data............................................................................15
Engine Assembly – 2.0L CBEA (TDI)..................................16
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................16
S tronic Transmission to Engine Tightening Specifications....17
Engine Mount Bracket Tightening Specifications...................18
Crankshaft, Cylinder Block – 2.0L CBEA (TDI)...................19
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................19
Ribbed Belt Tensioning Roller Tightening Specifications........20
Accessory Bracket Tightening Specifications.........................21
Ribbed Belt Pulley Side Sealing Flange Tightening
Specifications...................................................................22
Ribbed Belt Transmission Side Sealing Flange Tightening
Specifications...................................................................23
Crankshaft Dimensions..........................................................24
Piston and Cylinder Dimensions.............................................24
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Piston Ring End Gaps............................................................24
Piston Ring Clearance............................................................24
Cylinder Head, Valvetrain – 2.0L CBEA (TDI).....................25
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................25
Lower Toothed Belt Guard Fastener Tightening
Specification.....................................................................26
Valve Dimensions...................................................................27
Compression Pressures.........................................................27
Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specification.......................28
Cylinder Head Tightening Specifications................................29
Bearing Frame Tightening Specifications...............................30
Lubrication – 2.0L CBEA (TDI)............................................31
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................31
Oil Pan Tightening Specifications...........................................32
Balance Shaft Assembly Tightening Specifications................33
Cooling System – 2.0L CBEA (TDI).....................................34
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................34
Fuel Supply – 2.0L CBEA (TDI)...........................................35
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................35
Turbocharger – 2.0L CBEA (TDI)........................................35
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................35
Exhaust System – 2.0L CBEA (TDI)....................................36
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................36
Ignition/Glow Plug System – 2.0L CBEA (TDI)....................36
Fastener Tightening Specification..........................................36
Diesel Fuel Injection – 2.0L CBEA (TDI).............................37
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................37
Engine Mechanical – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA ..................... 38
General, Technical Data......................................................38
Engine Number Location........................................................38
Engine Data............................................................................38
Engine Assembly – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA................................39
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................39
S tronic Transmission to Engine Tightening Specifications....40
Manual Transmission to Engine Tightening Specifications.....41
Crankshaft, Cylinder Block – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA..................42
Cylinder Block Bearing Shell Identification.............................42
Bearing Cap Bearing Shell Identification................................43
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................45
Crankshaft Dimensions..........................................................45
Piston Ring End Gaps............................................................45
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Piston Ring Clearance............................................................45
Piston and Cylinder Dimensions.............................................45
Accessory Assembly Bracket Tightening Specifications.........46
Sealing Flange Tightening Specifications...............................47
Transmission Side Sealing Flange Tightening
Specifications...................................................................48
Crankshaft Assembly Tightening Specifications.....................49
Cylinder Head, Valvetrain – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA...................50
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................50
Valve Dimensions...................................................................51
Compression Pressures.........................................................51
Cylinder Head Cover Removal Specification..........................52
Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specifications.....................53
Cylinder Head Removal Specifications..................................54
Cylinder Head Tightening Specifications................................54
Crankcase Ventilation Tightening Specification.....................55
Upper Timing Chain Cover Tightening Specifications............56
Lower Timing Chain Cover for 15 Bolts Tightening
Specifications...................................................................57
Lower Timing Chain Cover for 8 BoltsTightening
Specifications...................................................................58
Lubrication – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA..........................................59
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................59
Upper Oil Pan Tightening Specifications................................59
Oil Pan Tightening Specifications...........................................60
Oil Separator Tightening Specification...................................61
Cooling System – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA...................................62
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................62
Coolant Pump Tightening Specification..................................62
Fuel Supply – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA.........................................63
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................63
Turbocharger, G-Charger – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA....................64
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................64
Turbocharger Tightening Specifications.................................65
Exhaust System – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA..................................66
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................66
Multiport Fuel Injection – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA........................66
Technical Data........................................................................66
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................67
Ignition – 2.0L CBFA, CCTA................................................68
Technical Data........................................................................68
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................68
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TRANSMISSIONS
Manual Transmission – 02Q........................................ 69
General, Technical Data......................................................69
Transmission Identification.....................................................69
Codes Letters, Transmission Allocation and Capacities.........71
Clutch – 02Q........................................................................72
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................72
Determining Clutch Manufacturer...........................................73
Controls, Housing – 02Q.....................................................75
Transmission to Engine Tightening Specifications.................75
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................76
Rear Final Drive – 02Q........................................................77
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................77
S tronic Transmission – 02E....................................... 78
General, Technical Data......................................................78
Identification on Transmission................................................78
Code Letters, Transmission Allocations, Ratios and
Equipment........................................................................79
Controls, Housing – 02E......................................................80
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................80
Transmission to Engine Tightening Specifications.................81
Transmission to 2.0L TFSI Engine..........................................81
Transmission to 2.0L TDI CR Engine.....................................81
Gears, Shafts – 02E............................................................82
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................82
Mechatronic Tightening Specifications...................................82
Transmission Oil Pump - Tightening Specification and
Sequence.........................................................................83
Rear Final Drive, Differential – 02E.....................................83
CHASSIS
Suspension, Wheels, Steering.................................... 84
Front Suspension................................................................84
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................84
Rear Suspension.................................................................86
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................86
Wheels, Tires, Wheel Alignment..........................................88
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................88
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Wheel Alignment Data.........................................................88
Wheel Alignment Specified Values.........................................88
Steering...............................................................................90
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................90
Brake System................................................................ 91
General, Technical Data......................................................91
Vehicle Data Sticker PR Number Allocation...........................91
Brake Master Cylinder and Brake Booster.............................92
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS).............................................94
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................94
Mechanical Components.....................................................95
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................95
Hydraulic Components........................................................96
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................96
Body............................................................................... 97
Body Exterior.......................................................................97
Gap Dimensions.....................................................................97
Lock Carrier Tightening Specifications...................................98
Front Fender Tightening Specification....................................98
Front Hood Tightening Specifications.....................................98
Rear Lid Tightening Specifications.........................................98
Door Tightening Specifications...............................................99
Front Bumper Tightening Specifications.................................99
Rear Bumper and Impact Member Tightening
Specifications.................................................................100
Exterior Mirror Tightening Specifications..............................100
Sunroof Tightening Specification..........................................100
Body Interior......................................................................101
Storage Compartment, Center Console Tightening
Specifications.................................................................101
Instrument Panel Tightening Specifications..........................101
Central Tube Tightening Specifications................................101
Passenger Protection Tightening Specifications..................102
Interior Trim Tightening Specifications..................................103
Seat Frames Tightening Specifications................................103
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning................ 104
General, Technical Data....................................................104
Refrigerant Oil Distribution...................................................104
Refrigerant R134a Vapor Pressure Table.............................104
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Air Conditioning.................................................................105
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................105
Electrical System........................................................ 106
Communication Equipment...............................................106
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................106
Electrical Equipment..........................................................107
Battery, Starter, Generator and Cruise Control Tightening
Specifications.................................................................107
Battery..................................................................................107
Starter...................................................................................107
Generator.............................................................................107
InstrumentsTightening Specifications...................................107
Windshield Wiper/Washer Tightening Specifications............108
Exterior Lights, Switches Tightening Specifications.............108
DTC Chart.................................................................... 109
Engine Code CBEA (TDI)..................................................109
Fuel and Air Mixture,
Additional Emission Regulations....................................109
Ignition System..................................................................... 115
Additional Exhaust Regulation.............................................. 116
Speed and Idle Control......................................................... 118
Control Module and Output Signals...................................... 118
Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module......................................120
Ignition System.....................................................................124
Additional Emissions Regulations........................................124
DTC Chart.................................................................... 127
Engine Code CBFA............................................................127
Fuel and Air Mixture,
Additional Emission Regulations....................................127
Ignition System.....................................................................135
Additional Exhaust Regulation..............................................137
Speed and Idle Control.........................................................138
Control Module and Output Signals......................................139
Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module......................................141
Ignition System.....................................................................145
Additional Emissions Regulations........................................145
DTC Chart.................................................................... 147
Engine Code CCTA...........................................................147
Fuel and Air Mixture,
Additional Emission Regulations....................................147
Ignition System.....................................................................155
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Additional Exhaust Regulation..............................................157
Speed and Idle Control.........................................................158
Control Module and Output Signals......................................158
Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module......................................161
Ignition System.....................................................................164
Additional Emissions Regulations........................................165
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General Information
General
Information
Decimal and Metric Equivalents
Distance/Length
To calculate: mm x 0.03937 = in.
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0.00008
0.00016
0.00024
0.00031
0.00039
0.00079
0.00118
0.00157
0.00197
0.00236
0.00276
0.00315
0.00354
0.00394
0.00787
0.01181
0.01575
0.01969
0.02362
0.02756
0.03150
0.03543
0.03937
0.07874
0.11811
0.15748
0.19685
0.23622
0.27559
0.31496
0.35433
0.39370
0.78740
1.18110
1.57480
1.96850
2.36220
2.75591
3.14961
3.54331
3.93701
mm
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100.00
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0.0008
0.0012
0.0016
0.0020
0.0024
0.0028
0.0031
0.0035
0.0039
0.0079
0.0118
0.0157
0.0197
0.0236
0.0276
0.0315
0.0354
0.0394
0.0787
0.1181
0.1575
0.1969
0.2362
0.2756
0.3150
0.3543
0.3937
0.7874
1.1811
1.5748
1.9685
2.3622
2.7559
3.1496
3.5433
3.9370
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