NHTSA ID Number: 10203510
Manufacturer Communication Number: QRSB AUDI
A6 S6
TSB/Document Date: 2021-11-15
Summary
Quick reference specification book.
6
34
23
34
33
8
34
23
•
September 2013
Front Bumper and Impact Member
Tightening Specifications
Component
Front Bumper Cover Audi A6/S6
Front bumper cover bolt (radiator grille)
Front bumper cover bolt
Night vision camera mount bolt
Front bumper cover mount bolt
Front bumper cover bolt (upper side)
Front bumper cover bolt (wheel house side)
Front bumper cover end plate bolt (front)
Front bumper cover end plate bolt (rear) Qty. 2
Front bumper cover end plate bolt (rear) Qty. 4
Front Bumper Cover Audi allroad
Impact protection bolts
Spoiler connection bolt
Spoiler bolt
Center air intake air grille
Front Bumper Cover Audi RS6
Lower spoiler section bolt
Molded foam part bolt
Center reinforcement brace bolt
Front bumper cover mount nut
Front bumper cover bolt
Bumper cover end plate bolt (front) (Qty. 7)
Bumper cover end plate bolt (rear) (Qty. 2)
Bumper cover end plate bolt (rear) (Qty. 4)
All vehicles
Impact member mount upper bolt
Connecting brace bolt
Lower front longitudinal bolt
Nm
4
4
6
4
4
1.5
1.5
2.1
5
1.5
1.5
2
1.5
2
1.5
1.5
4
1.5
1.5
2.1
5
Body
55
4.5
20
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Front Impact Member - Tightening
Specification and Sequence
Tighten the nuts -A- to 20 Nm in the following sequence:
-1 through 4-.
Rear Door Tightening Specifications
Component
Door Components
Bracket delivery bolt
Cover to door nut
Door lock to door
Hood catch bolt
Left rear window regulator motor to rear door bolt
Rear door
Bottom door hinge to body bolt
Bottom door hinge to door stud bolt
Bottom door hinge to door bolt
Door arrester to body bolt
Door arrester to door bolt
Upper door hinge to body nut/bolt
Upper door hinge to door stud bolt
1)
Nm
2.5
6
25
19
3.5
34
23
34
33
8
34
23
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Door Overview.
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Rear Bumper and Impact Member
Tightening Specifications
Component
Audi A6/allroad/S6
Bumper Cover Lower Section botl
Foam Seal to Impact Member nut
Nm
Mount for cable bolt
Rear Bumper Cover bolt 1)
Trim Strip to Bumper Cover Lower Section bolt
Audi RS6
Rear Bumper Cover bolt
Tail Pipe Trim bolt
Mount for tail pipe trim
Bumper Cover Lower Section to Rear Bumper Cover
Foam Seal to Impact Member nut
2.5
2
2
1.7
23 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
1.5
Body
Rear bumper cover
2.2
23 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
2
2.1
2.5
1.7
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209
Bumper Cover Outer Mount - Tightening
Specification and Sequence
Tighten the bolt/nut in the order specified.
Component
Bolt -item 1Bolt -item 2Bolt -item 3Nut -item 3-
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Nm
3
3
3
2.2
•
September 2013
Bumper Cover Upper Mount - Tightening
Specification and Sequence
Tighten the bolts to 1.5 Nm in the sequence 1 to 2.
Body
Bumper Cover Center Mount - Tightening
Specification and Sequence
Tighten the bolts to 3 Nm in the sequence 1 to 4.
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211
Bumper Cover Side Mount - Tightening
Specification and Sequence
There are different versions of the bolts. Tighten the bolts in the order
specified.
Bolt
Item 1
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
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Nm
1.5
1.5
3
3
•
September 2013
Impact Member Without Trailer Hitch Tightening Specification and Sequence
Body
Tighten the bolts to 30 Nm in the sequence -1 to 6-.
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213
Impact Member With Trailer Hitch Tightening Specification and Sequence
Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm +90° in the
following sequence: -1 through 4-.
Glass, Window Regulators
Component
Window regulator motor
Nm
3.5
Wheel Spoiler Tightening Specification
Component
Front wheel spoiler bolts
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Nm
2
•
September 2013
Radiator Grille, Front Wheel Housing
Liner Tightening Specifications
Component
Radiator grille nuts and bolts
Wheel housing liner bolts
Wheel housing liner nuts
Nm
1.5
2.1
2
Rear View Mirror Tightening Specifications
Component
Mirror adjusting unit bolts
Mirror adjusting unit mount bolts
Nm
1
6
Strips and Trim Tightening Specifications
Component
B-Pillar trim
Bracket for sill panel cover screw
Bumper cover to radiator grille bolts
Center vehicle underbody cover nut
Cover for Audi emblem radiator grille bolt
Crossbrace
Driveshaft cover nut
Front Covers
Center Vehicle Underbody Cover nut
Front Vehicle Underbody Cover nut
Left Rear Cover nut
Rear Vehicle Underbody Cover bolt 1)
Nm
2.5
8
2
2.1
1.5
55
2
2.1
2.1
2.1
2.1
3.5
2.1
2.1
8
Stone Chip Protective Molding bolt
Front heat shield nut
Front bracket for the sill panel trim
Front noise insulation
- Bolt M6
- Bolt M8
Front vehicle underbody cover nut
Heat shield for center of exhaust system
- Bolt
- Nut
Heat shield for driveshaft nut
Heat shield for rear muffler nut
Left front wheel spoiler bolt
Front wheel spoiler bolt Audi RS6
Mirror adjusting unit bolt
Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book
3.5
20
2.1
•
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Body
20
2.1
2.1
2.1
2
2.1
1
215
Strips and Trim Tightening Specifications (cont'd)
Component
Radiator grille bolt
Rear Covers
Center Rear Cover
- Bolt
- Nut
Rear Cover for Right Underbody Cover
Right rear cover nuts 2)
Nm
1.5
15
2.1
2.1
2.1
20
2
6
2.1
2.5
Rear wheel housing liner bolt
Seal for the mirror base bolt
Stone chip protective molding
Upper end plate to radiator grille (allroad)
1)
2)
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Covers Assembly Overview items
12 and 13
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Covers Assembly Overview items
12 and 13
Sunroof Tightening Specification
Component
Panorama sunroof, Avant
Cable stop to panorama sunroof frame bolt
Sunroof panel 1 bolt
Sunroof panel 2 bolt
Panorama sunroof, Sedan
Sunroof panel 1 bolt
Sunroof panel 2 bolt
Sliding/Tilting Sunroof, Servicing
Sliding headliner bolts
Sunroof frame 1)
- Bolts
- Bolts
- Nut
1)
Nm
1
7
3
7
3
1.5
4
8
8
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Sunroof Overview.
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Body Interior
Interior Equipment Tightening Specifications
Component
Clip to interior rearview mirror bolt
Center Console
Bracket to center console bolt
Center console nut
Cover for front ashtray/storage compartment bolt
Cupholder to center console bolt
Mount for the cigarette lighter and socket to trim
Heated cupholder to rear cover bolt
Rear bracket to center console bolt
Rear vent to rear cover bolt
Storage compartment to center console bolt
Front Center Armrest Assembly
Front center armrest to bracket bolt
Front center armrest to bracket bolt
Bracket for the center armrest to floor bolt
Storage Compartments and Covers
Driver side instrument panel cover bolt
Gap cover to instrument panel bolt
Glove Compartment to instrument panel bolt
Knee airbag to glove compartment bolt
Left front footwell illumination bulb to driver side
instrument panel cover bolt
Lower cover for the instrument panel bolt
Lower trim to steering column switch module bolt
3
4
3
1.4
1.4
1.4
3
3
1.4
20
1
20
3
3
3
1.8
3
3
1.5
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Center Console Overview.
Body
1)
Nm
1.5
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Passenger Protection, Airbags, Seat
Belts Tightening Specifications
Component
Airbag control module to floor nut
Battery interrupt igniter to positive terminal clamp nut
Driver seat position sensor to lower seat pan frame bolt
Front passenger airbag to instrument panel nut 3)
Head curtain airbag to body bolt 3)
Seat occupied recognition control module to bracket for
the control module to front seat bolt
Airbag Crash Sensors
Driver front airbag crash sensor bolt
Driver side airbag crash sensor bolt
Passenger front airbag crash sensor bolt
Passenger-side side airbag crash sensor bolt
Right rear side airbag crash sensor bolt
Rear side airbag crash sensor (driver side) bolt
Seat Belts
Automatic belt retractor to body bolt 1)
Automatic belt retractor to pillar bolt 1)
Automatic belt retractor to pillar (vehicles with electric
seat belt tensioner) bolt 1)
Belt height adjustment to pillar bolt 1)
Belt latch to floor nut 3)
Front belt anchor to pillar bolt 1)
Front seat belt to front seat (except Multi-contour seat)
bolt 1) 2)
Front seat belt to front seat (Multi-contour seat) bolt 1)
Rear belt anchor to floor bolt 1)
Rear center belt anchor to floor nut 3)
Seat belt latch to floor nut 3)
LATCH child seat anchor
LATCH child seat anchor to rear seat backrest bolt
LATCH child seat anchor to seat pan bolt
Side Airbag
Front side airbag to backrest frame bolt 3)
Front side airbag to cushion protection bolt 3)
Rear side airbag to side upholstery bolt 3)
Side upholstery to body bolt
Knee Airbag
Driver side knee airbag to bracket nut 3)
Bracket for driver side knee airbag
- Bolt 3)
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Nm
9
15
1.2
9
5
1.5
9
5
9
5
9
9
45
45
2
27
45
45
33
33
45
45
9
8
10
10
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TSB/Document ID: QRSB AUDI A6 S6
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MFR Communication Date: 2013-09-01
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