NHTSA ID Number: 10203513
Manufacturer Communication Number: QRSB Audi Q7
TSB/Document Date: 2021-11-15
Summary
Quick reference specification book.
8
Tighten bolt 6
an additional
90° (¼ turn)
Audi
Q7 Quick Reference Specification Book
an additional
90° (¼ turn)
16
•
September 2013
Engine – 3.0L
CTWA, CTWB
Cylinder Head Tightening Specifications
NOTE: The left cylinder head is shown. The
right cylinder head is identical.
Step
1
Nm
Hand-tighten
2
Component
Tighten bolts 1 through 8 in sequence
(replace bolt)
Tighten bolts 1 through 8 in sequence
3
Tighten bolts 1 through 8 in sequence
4
Tighten bolts 1 through 8 in sequence
an additional
90° (¼ turn)
an additional
90° (¼ turn)
Audi Q7 Quick Reference Specification Book
•
40
September 2013
67
Camshaft Guide Frame Tightening Specifications
NOTE: The left cylinder head camshaft guide frame is shown.
The right cylinder head camshaft guide frame is identical.
Step
1)
2)
Component
Nm
1
Tighten bolts 1 through 21 in sequence
Hand-tighten 1) 2)
2
Tighten bolts 1 through 21 in sequence
8
3
Tighten bolts 1 through 21 in sequence
an additional
90° (¼ turn)
Replace fastener(s).
The guide frame must be in contact with the entire contact surface of the
cylinder head.
68
Audi Q7 Quick Reference Specification Book
•
September 2013
Engine – 3.0L
CTWA, CTWB
Left Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specification
Step
1
Component
Tighten bolts 1 through 12 in sequence
Nm
9
Right Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specification
Step
1
Component
Tighten bolts 1 through 12 in sequence
Audi Q7 Quick Reference Specification Book
•
Nm
9
September 2013
69
Engine Lubrication – 3.0L CTWA, CTWB
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Bracket
Crankcase ventilation hose-to-oil separator cover bolt
Cover with oil separator
Engine oil cooler 1) 2)
Nm
9
3
9
3 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
9
3 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
20
30
Lower oil baffle-to-upper oil pan bolt 1)
Oil check valve
Oil drain plug
Oil filter housing 3)
- Bolt
- Bolt
- Union nut
- Threaded pin
Oil filter housing cap
Oil level thermal sensor, nut
Oil pressure regulation valve
Oil pressure switch
Oil pump chain sprocket 1)
9
13
13
16
25
9
9
20
30 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
20
20
9
Oil pump
Reduced oil pressure switch
Upper oil baffle-to-upper oil pan bolt 4)
1)
2)
3)
4)
Replace fastener(s).
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Upper and Lower Oil Pan
Sections, OIl Pump and Oil Coooler Overview, items 15 and 17.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Oil Filer Housing Overview, items
1, 4, 5 and 13.
Insert with locking compound.
70
Audi Q7 Quick Reference Specification Book
•
September 2013
Engine – 3.0L
CTWA, CTWB
Upper Oil Pan Tightening Specifications
Step
1
2
Component
Tighten bolts 1 through 6 in a diagonal
sequence
Tighten bolts 1 through 6 in a diagonal
sequence
Audi Q7 Quick Reference Specification Book
•
Nm
8
an additional
90° (¼ turn)
September 2013
71
Oil Pan Tightening Specifications
72
Component
Nm
1
Tighten bolts in a diagonal sequence
3
2
Tighten bolts in a diagonal sequence
an additional
90° (¼ turn)
Audi Q7 Quick Reference Specification Book
•
September 2013
Engine – 3.0L
CTWA, CTWB
Cooling System – 3.0L CTWA, CTWB
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
After-Run coolant pump
Bracket for after-run coolant pump
Bracket for left front coolant pipes
Charge air cooling circuit cooler
Coolant pump
Coolant pump ribbed belt pulley
Coolant thermostat
Connecting piece for coolant hose
Fan shroud 2)
Front coolant pipe
Left coolant pipes
Left front coolant pipes
Left rear coolant pipes on the transmission
Lower coolant pipe on the supercharger
Radiator 1)
Right coolant pipe on the right side of the
transmission
Upper coolant pipe
Upper coolant pipe on the supercharger
1)
2)
Fastener
size
-
Nm
-
9
9
4
9
22
9
9
20
9
9
5
10
9
9
9
9
9
5.5
8
9
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Radiator Overview, items 8, 15
and 19.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Fan Shroud and Coolant Fan
Overview, items 1, 2 and 3.
Audi Q7 Quick Reference Specification Book
•
September 2013
73
Fuel Supply – 3.0L CTWA, CTWB
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Accelerator pedal module
EVAP canister 2)
Nm
10
1.2
9
10
3.5
9
5
9
110
9
Filter housing cap
Fuel pump control module
Fuel tank 1)
Locking flange cover
Locking ring
Protective plate for fuel delivery connection, nut
1)
2)
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Radiator Overview, items 8, 15
and 19.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Fan Shroud and Coolant Fan
Overview, items 1, 2 and 3.
74
Audi Q7 Quick Reference Specification Book
•
September 2013
Engine – 3.0L
CTWA, CTWB
Fuel Tank Tightening Specifications
Nm
1
Tighten bolts 9, 10, 11, 12 in sequence
33
2
Tighten bolts 1, 4, 5, 8 in sequence
33
3
Tighten bolts 2, 3, 6, 7 in sequence
33
Audi Q7 Quick Reference Specification Book
•
September 2013
75
Turbocharger, G-Charger - 3.0L CTWA,
CTWB
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Bleeder screw
Bracket for change-over valves
Charge air pressure sensor 1)
Drive head 1)
Engine lifting eye
Insulation plate
Left charge air cooler 1)
Right charge air cooler 1)
Threaded pin
Threaded pin, nut
1)
Nm
1.5 to 3.0
9
10
27
27
5
10
10
17
20
Replace fastener(s).
Exhaust System, Emission Controls –
3.0L CTWA, CTWB
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Bracket for secondary air injection pump motor
Catalytic converter, nut 1) 3)
Clamp for the tail pipe
Front clamping sleeve
Heat shield
Hose from secondary air injection combination valve
Left secondary air injection combination valve
Rear clamping sleeve, nut
Right secondary air injection combination valve
Secondary air combination valve heat shield
Suspended mount 4)
Suspended mount 2)
1)
2)
3)
4)
Nm
9
23
23
23
10
9
9
23
9
9
23
60
Replace fastener(s).
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Muffler and Catalytic Converter
Overview, Front Muffler item 3.
Coat the thread with hot bolt paste
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Muffler and Catalytic Converter
Overview, Catalytic Converter items 7, 9 and 13.
76
Audi Q7 Quick Reference Specification Book
•
September 2013
Engine – 3.0L
CTWA, CTWB
Left Exhaust Manifold Tightening Specifications
Step
1
2
3
Component
Tighten bolts 1 through 9 in sequence
Tighten bolts 1 through 9 in sequence
Tighten bolts 1 through 9 in sequence
Audi Q7 Quick Reference Specification Book
•
Nm
Hand-tighten
15
25
September 2013
77
Right Exhaust Manifold Tightening Specifications
Step
1
2
3
78
Component
Tighten bolts 1 through 9 in sequence
Tighten bolts 1 through 9 in sequence
Tighten bolts 1 through 9 in sequence
Audi Q7 Quick Reference Specification Book
Nm
Hand-tighten
15
25
•
September 2013
Engine – 3.0L
CTWA, CTWB
Multiport Fuel Injection – 3.0L CTWA,
CTWB
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Bracket for fuel rail
Bracket for high-pressure line
Camshaft position sensor
Connecting piece to high pressure pump
Fuel pressure sensor 1)
Fuel rail threaded connection
Fuel supply line
High-pressure line
Housing threaded pin
Intake Air Temperature (IAT) Sensor/Manifold Absolute
Pressure (MAP) Sensor
Intake manifold runner position sensor 2
Low fuel pressure sensor
Lower air filter housing
Oxygen sensors
Protective plate for high pressure line, nut
Threaded connection for high-pressure line
Throttle valve control module 2)
1)
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TSB/Document ID: QRSB Audi Q7
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2013-09-01
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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