NHTSA ID Number: 10203513
Manufacturer Communication Number: QRSB Audi
Q7
TSB/Document Date: 2021-11-15
Summary
Quick reference specification book.
backing plate
Brake pad, wear limit without
mm
backing plate
Brake disc
Dia. in mm
Brake disc thickness
mm
Brake disc wear limit
mm
Brake caliper, 6 pistons
Dia. in mm
Fastener Tightening Specifications (cont'd)
Rear Brakes (Disc Brakes 17" and 18")
Production Relevant No. (PR. No.)
1KF
Brake caliper
Brembo 17”
Brake pad, thickness
mm
11
Brake pad, wear limit without
mm
2
backing plate
Brake disc
Dia. in
330
mm
Brake disc thickness
mm
28
Brake disc wear limit
mm
26
Brake caliper, 4 pistons
Dia. in Each 2 x 28/
mm
30 mm
Rear Wheel Brake, 18" Plus Disc Brake
Production Relevant No. (PR. No.)
Brake caliper
Brake pad, thickness
mm
Brake pad, wear limit without
mm
backing plate
Brake disc
Dia. in mm
Brake disc thickness
mm
Brake disc wear limit
mm
Brake caliper, 4 pistons
Dia. in mm
Ceramic - Rear Brakes
Production Relevant No. (PR. No.)
Brake caliper
Brake pad thickness with
mm
backing plate
Brake pad wear limit with
mm
backing plate
Brake disc
Dia. in mm
Brake disc thickness
mm
Brake disc wear limit
mm
110
Dia. in mm
2EA
Brembo 18”
1
2
358
28
26
Each 30
1KD
Brembo 18”
11
2
358
28
26
Each 30
1KK / 2EF
TRW C45 EPB (20”)
16.9
9
356
28
The wear value is
the minimum brake
rotor thickness during
manufacturing and is
stamped into the brake
rotor cup.
45
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Parking Brake, Drum Brake
Brake drum
Brake drum, wear limit
Brake pad, thickness
Brake pad, remaining
thickness
Dia. in mm
Dia. in mm
mm
mm
210
211
30
5.5
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
ABS wheel speed sensor bolt
Brake lines at abs aggregate
ESP sensor unit nut
Hydraulic unit bracket bolt
Hydraulic unit-to-bracket bolt
Master cylinder-to-brake booster nut 1)
1)
Nm
8
14
8
5
8
49
Always replace after removal.
Mechanical Components
Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Nm
20
14
19
9
20
8
8
20
8
Component
Brake disc cover plate bolt
Brake line
- Brembo 18 inch front caliper, rear brembo 17" and 18"
- Front ceramic brakes C/SIC
Brake line bracket-to-wheel bearing housing bolt, brembo
18 inch front caliper
Brake line bracket-to-pivot bearing bolt, front ceramic
brakes C/SIC
Brake line bracket-to-brake caliper bolt, rear brembo 17"
and 18"
Brake pedal mounting bracket bolt
Brake pedal-to-mounting bracket nut 1)
Combination bracket-to-rear brake caliper bolt, ceramic
brakes
Contact switch for parking brake bolt
Front brake caliper bolt 1)
Front brake disc to wheel hub bolt
- Exc. ceramic brakes C/SIC
- Ceramic brakes C/SIC
Parking brake adjustment screw plug
2
270
15
10
14
September 2013
111
Fastener Tightening Specifications (cont'd)
Component
Pedal parking brake lever-to-bracket bolt
Pedal parking brake transfer module bolt
Rear brake caliper bolt 1)
- Exc. ceramic brakes
- Ceramic brakes
Nm
23
23
Rear brake disc-to-wheel hub bolt
Rear brake pad wear display cable bracket bolt, 18" plus
Tension strut bolt, brembo 18 inch front caliper
1)
180
150 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
14
8
30
Replace fastener(s).
Hydraulic Components
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Brake booster-to-pedal support bolt 2)
Brake caliper bleeder valve
Brake caliper connecting pipe 1)
Brake line-to-master cylinder
Master cylinder-to-brake booster nut 2)
Vacuum hose-to-vacuum pump bolt, diesel
Vacuum pump-to-engine bolt, diesel
1)
2)
Nm
25
12
17
14
49
5
9
Not installed on all models.
Always replace after removal.
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Body
Body
Air Gap Body Dimensions
Body, Front
Component
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
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mm
4.5
4.5
5.0
3.0
2.5
3.5
4.5
4.5
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September 2013
113
Body, Rear
Component
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
114
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mm
5.0
4.5
4.5
5.5
4.5
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
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Body Exterior
Component
Angle for fender bolt
Bumper impact member to lock carrier 2)
- Bolt
- Bolt
Center bulkhead bolt
Connecting piece bolt
End plate to body bolt
Fender bolt
Fender brace
Fender flange bolt
Front noise insulation bolt
Left bulkhead bolt
Lock carrier 1)
- Bolt
- Bolt
- Bolt
- Bolt
Rear noise insulation bolt
Right bulkhead bolt
1)
2)
Fastener
Size
-
Nm
M6 x 18
-
22
60
8
8
1.5
15
10
8
25
8
-
3
6
25
60
8
8
Body
Body Front Fastener Tightening Specifications
15
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Lock Carrier, Service Position,
items 1, 2, 3 and 4.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Lock Carrier with Attachments
Overview, items 2 and 3.
Hood, Lids Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Ball head pin for gas strut bolt (hood)
Ball head pin for gas strut bolt (rear lid)
Cable cover
Catch cap nuts
Hood hinge to hood bolt/nut
Hood release lever bolt
Rear lid catch to rear lid nuts
Rear lid control module bolt 2)
Nm
14
20
2.5
11
21
2
21
8
12
21
Rear lid hinge to rear lid bolt 1)
Rear lid drive motor
- Bolt
- Locking nut
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12
6
•
September 2013
115
Fastener Tightening Specifications (cont'd)
Component
Stop to rear lid bolt
1)
2)
Nm
8
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Rear Lid Hinge, items 1 and 2.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Rear Lid Control Module -J605-,
items 6 and 8.
Front Doors, Central Locking System
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Bracket to outer door panel bolt
Bottom door hinge, lower part bolt
Door lock bolt
Fuel filler door unit bolt
Side impact member to door
Striker pin bolts
Window regulator motor bolts
Nm
2.5
32
20
1.5
32
25
3.5
Rear Doors Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Bracket for outer door panel bolt
Bottom door hinge, lower part bolt
Door lock bolt
Side impact member bolts
Striker pin bolt
Window regulator motor bolts
Nm
2.5
32
20
32
32
3.5
Sunroof Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Panel 1 bolts
Panel 2 bolts
Panel 3 bolts
Panel motors 1 and 3 bolts
Sunroof frame 1
Tilting mechanism to frame bolts
116
Fastener
Size
M6 x 16
M6 x 25
-
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Nm
4.5
4.5
4.5
3.5
8
6
2
September 2013
Bumpers Fastemer Tightening Specifications
ACC sensor to shock absorber combination
screw
Air intake grille combination screws
Bracket to rear impact member bolt
Bumper crossmember to body
- Bolts
- Screw
Front bumper
- Combination screw
- Bolt
Front bumper cover
- Combination screw
- Bolt
Front wheel spoiler screw
Guide piece to bumper bolt/nut
Impact member
- Nut
- Bolt
Left guide piece bolts
Noise insulation to bumper cover
Rear bumper
- Bolt
- Metal screw
- Nut
Rear impact member
Right guide piece
Shocker absorber to body bolt
Side impact bar to shocker absorber
- Bolt
- Nut
Spoiler to wheel housing liner bolt
Tailer hitch with crossmember
Wheel spoiler to front spoiler (offroad style) bolt
Fastener
Size
-
Nm
-
1
60
-
60
6
-
6
-
6
-
6
6
2
3
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TSB/Document ID: QRSB Audi Q7
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MFR Communication Date: 2013-09-01
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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