NHTSA ID Number: 10203514
Manufacturer Communication Number: QRSB Audi R8
TSB/Document Date: 2021-11-15
Summary
Quick reference specification book.
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Body
Lock Carrier
Tightening Specifications
Engine Compartment Trim, Lid and Side Panel
Cover Tightening Specifications (cont’d)
Component
Mount for the tail lamp bolts
Mount for the upper cover
- Nut
- Double bolt
- Bolt
Rear crossmember bolts
Striker pin
Side panel cover bolts
Upper left longitudinal member bolts
Upper rear side panel bolts
Upper right longitudinal member bolts
1)
2)
Nm
10
1.2
1.2
10
12
2
4
7
10
20
10
20
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Lower, Upper and Side panel
cover Overview.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Side Panel Cover and Upper
Cover Assembly Overview items 2, 13, 14 and 15.
Front Lid Tightening Specifications
Component
Ball head pin
Striker pin with catch nut
Striker pin bolt
Anti-twist mechanism bolt
Lid stop nut
Buffer bolt
Lid hinge bolts
Nm
14
9
2
2
8
8
25
Upper Longitudinal Member and Rear
Crossmember Tightening Specifications
Component
Adjusting buffer bolts
Longitudinal member bolts
Nm
7
20
Door Tightening Specifications
Component
Upper door hinge bolts
Lower door hinge bolts
Door lock bolts
Striker pin bolts
Nm
37
37
19
25
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Nm
2.5
2.2
Front Bumper Tightening Specifications
Component
Bumper cover bolts
Bumper cover mount bolts
Impact member bolts
Bumper cover mount bolts
Nm
3 to 5
5
21
10
Rear Bumper Tightening Specifications
Component
Rear bumper cover bolts
Rear bumper cover upper mount bolts
Rear bumper cover center bolts
Rear bumper cover side mount bolts
Rear bumper lower section bolts
Exhaust pipe trim bolts
Intake air grill bolts and nuts
Rear impact member bolts 1)
1)
Nm
2.5
2
1 to 4
2
5
4
5
6
8
9
21
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Bumpers, Impact Member
Overview.
Door Door Window and Guide
Tightening Specifications
Component
Left retainer for rear window frame bolts
Rear window motor bolt
Window regulator bolts
Window guide nuts
Window guide bolts
Nm
22.5
5.5
9
4.5
8
Rear Spoiler Tightening Specifications
Component
Rear spoiler bolts
Rear spoiler nuts
Rear spoiler heat shield bolts
Nm
8
10
6
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Body
Component
Cover bolts
Cover “I“ and “II“ for the anti-theft protection
Front Wheel Housing Liner Tightening Specification
Component
Wheel housing liner bolts
Nm
1 to 4
Rear View Mirror Tightening Specifications
Component
Mirror carrier plate bolts
Mirror adjusting unit bolts
Mirror base cover bolts
Nm
6.5
2
6.5
Strips and Trim Tightening Specifications
Component
Sill panel trim bolts
Retaining strip-to-sill panel bolts
Heat shield nuts
Heat shield bolts
Nm
1.5
1.5
2
6
Convertible Top Tightening Specifications
Component
Center air intake grille
Convertible top compartment cover
Convertible top operation control module
Convertible top flap bolts
Convertible top hinge guide bolts
Convertible top main bearing bolts
Convertible top locks bolt
End plates for convertible top bolts
Front trim bolt
Hinge for the convertible top compartment cover bolt
Hydraulic pump bracket
Hydraulic fluid reservoir
Hydraulic line
Mounting bracket for the convertible top compartment
cover bolts
Retaining strip-to-convertible top fins
Rubber cable for the convertible top headliner bolts
Seal for water drain
Nm
2
1.4
3
9
9
22.5
9
12
5.5
22.5
9
22.5
4
6
22.5
5.5
2
5.5
9
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Storage Compartment and Armrest
Tightening Specifications
Component
Center console bolts and nuts
Center console mounting bracket bolts
Driver side footwell cover
Driver side instrument panel cover
Lower steering column switch trim
Storage compartment bolts
Steering column adjustment handle
Steering column trim bolts
Nm
1 to 4.5
3
2.5
3
2.5
3
3
2.5
Instrument Panel Tightening Specifications
Component
Impact absorber bolts 3)
Central tube bolts and nuts 2)
Instrument panel bolts/nuts 1)
1)
2)
3)
Nm
3
8
9
21
23
.3
.5
.7
2
3
5
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Instrument Panel Assembly
Overview.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Central Tube Assembly Overview.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Impact Absorber Component
Overview.
Audi R8/Spyder Quick Reference Specification Book • September 2013 121
Body
Body Interior
Passenger Protection Tightening Specifications
Component
Belt guide ring
Three-point seat belt
Belt anchor bolts
Seat frame bolts 1)
Belt latch bolts
Belt latch bolts (racing seat)
Four-point seat belt anchor bolt
Four-point seat belt anchor nut
Four-point seat belt eye bolt
Belt guide ring mount bolts
Bottom seat belt guide bolts
Automatic belt retractor bolts
LATCH child seat anchor seat pan bolts
Airbag control module (J234) bolts
Battery interrupt igniter (N253) nuts
Side airbag bolts
Airbag bolts
Driver side knee airbag bracket bolts
Passenger knee airbag bolts
Passenger knee airbag nuts
Crash sensor bolts
1)
Nm
55
55
55
55
34
40
40
55
55
23
4.5
55
12
9
15
10
7
9
3
7
9
Replace fastener(s).
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Nm
0.6 to 2.8
2.5
2
2.5
2
3.5 to 7
3.5
8
3.5
2.5
2.5
3.5
8
0.7
2.5
3.5
2.5
Seat Frames Tightening Specifications
Component
Seat frame bolts
Seat trim bolts
Seat height adjuster bolts
Seat bracket and operation lever bolts
Backrest self-locking screws
Seat pan self-locking screws
Drawer assembly bolts
Seat inclination adjustment motor self-locking bolt
Seat inclination adjustment motor self-locking screws
Backrest frame mount bolt
Seat forward/back adjuster bolts
Nm
40
2.5
8
3.5
36
29
3.5
14
22
22
30
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Body
Interior Trim Tightening Specifications
Component
Door trim bolts
Parking brake trim bolts
Door mirror triangle cover bolts
Door trim stop bolt
Lower A-pillar trim bolts
Footrest cover bolts
Footrest bracket nut/bolt
Passenger footrest bolts
Passenger footrest nuts
C-pillar trim ball stud
Rear shelf ball stud
Rear shelf storage bracket bolt
Rear shelf storage ball pin for mount
Belt extraction panel bolts
Side trim bolts
Sun visor bolts
Roof frame trim bolts
Heating, Ventilation and Air
Conditioning
General, Technical Data
Refrigerant Oil Distribution
Component
Approximate % of total amount of
oil in component
50
10
10
20
10
A/C compressor
Condenser
Suction hose
Evaporator
Fluid reservoir
Refrigerant R134a Vapor Pressure Table
Temperature in °C
-45
-40
-35
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
55
60
65
70
75
Pressure in bar
(positive pressure) of R134a
-0.61
-0.49
-0.34
-0.16
0.06
0.32
0.63
1.00
1.43
1.92
2.49
3.13
3.90
4.70
5.63
6.70
7.83
9.10
10.54
12.11
13.83
15.72
17.79
20.05
22.52
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Temperature in °C
80
85
90
Pressure in bar
(positive pressure) of R134a
25.21
28.14
31.34
Air Conditioning
Nm
9
5
60
30
5
8
30
10
22
10
25
9
9
9
9
25
22
6
15
9
15
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Heating &
Air Conditioning
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Air intake unit-to-plenum chamber
A/C pressure/temperature sensor
Compressor driveshaft
Compressor oil drain plug
Condenser-to-radiator
Coolant pump
Drive plate
Drive plate with overload protection-to-drive plate
High pressure side service connection
Pressure relief valve
Refrigerant lines-to-compressor
Refrigerant lines-to-condenser
Refrigerant lines-to-evaporator
Evaporator-to-reservoir refrigerant line
Refrigerant line in-line connection
Refrigerant line threaded connection (on the evaporator)
hex head bolt
High pressure side service connection refrigerant line
retaining clamp
Reservoir bracket-to-body
Restrictor
Service line (V10)
Union in refrigerant pipe (with restrictor)
Electrical System
Communication Equipment
Communication Tightening Specifications
Component
Antenna amplifier, rear
Antenna amplifier 2
Antenna amplifier 3
Antenna amplifier 4
Center speaker
Center mid/high range speaker
Front bass speakers
Front mid-range speakers
Fuse carrier
Multifunction buttons
Radio, telephone, navigation system antenna
Rear mid-bass speakers
Rear view camera
Rear view camera system control module nuts
Satellite radio
Seat belt microphone control module
Sound system control module
Telephone base plate
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TSB/Document ID: QRSB Audi R8
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