NHTSA ID Number: 10203514
Manufacturer Communication Number: QRSB Audi
R8
TSB/Document Date: 2021-11-15
Summary
Quick reference specification book.
90° (¼ turn)
an additional
90° (¼ turn)
10
7
Tighten bolts (Æ)
1)
30
an additional
90° (¼ turn)
Replace fastener(s).
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Camshaft Guide Frame Tightening Specifications
NOTE: Both camshaft guide frames are identical in tightening.
Step
1
2
3
1)
Nm
Hand-tighten 2)
8
an additional
90° (¼ turn)
Replace fastener(s).
The guide frame must be in contact with the entire contact surface of the
cylinder head.
Engine –
4.2L CNDA
2)
Component
Tighten bolts 1 through 24in sequence 1)
Tighten bolts 1 through 24 in sequence
Tighten bolts 1 through 24 in sequence
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Left Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specification
Step
1
Component
Tighten bolts 1 through 15 in sequence
Nm
9
Right Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specification
Step
1
34
Component
Tighten bolts 1 through 16 in sequence
Nm
9
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Engine Lubrication – 4.2L CNDA
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Cover 1)
End cover
Engine oil cooler
Oil container hose/line assembly-to-engine
Oil container hose/line assembly
Oil pump intake tube
Oil lines mounting plate
Oil container
Oil cooler carrier plate 2)
Oil drain plug
Oil filter housing
Oil filter housing cap
Oil filter housing locking bolt
Oil level thermal sensor (G266)
Oil pan lower section
Oil pressure switch (F1)
Oil pump
Oil tank
Oil temperature sensor 2-to-oil filter housing
Pressure regulator valve for the crankshaft housing
ventilation
Retaining plate to upper oil pan
Spacer piece-to-oil tank
Upper oil pan section plug
1)
2)
3)
4)
Nm
9
22
5 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
5 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
5
8
8
8
9
9
8
8
20
10
9
25
50
8
9
20
9
9
9
9
9
8
35
Replace fastener(s).
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Oil Cooler and Oil Container
Overview, items 1, 2 and 30.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Oil Cooler and Oil Container
Overview, item 5.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Crankcase Ventilation Overview,
item 8.
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Engine –
4.2L CNDA
Component
Crankcase ventilation pressure regulator valve bracket 4)
Crankcase ventilation pressure regulator valve bracket 3)
Secondary Air Injection (AIR) solenoid valve bracket
(N112)
Upper Oil Pan Tightening Specifications
Step
1
2
3
36
Component
Tighten bolts 1 through 5 in a diagonal
sequence
Tighten bolts 1 through 5 in a diagonal
sequence
Tighten bolts 1 through 5 in a diagonal
sequence
Nm
Hand-tighten
5
an additional
90°
(¼ turn)
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Oil Pan Tightening Specifications
Component
Tighten bolts in a diagonal sequence
Tighten bolts in a diagonal sequence
Tighten bolts in a diagonal sequence
Nm
Hand-tighten
5
9
Engine –
4.2L CNDA
Step
1
2
3
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Cooling System – 4.2L CNDA
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
After-run coolant pump (V51)
Air duct
Bleeder screw
Electrical connectors bracket nut
Radiator bracket
Rear coolant pipe bracket
Upper coolant pipe bracket
Condenser
Connecting piece
Coolant fan nut
Coolant pipes in the center of the vehicle
Coolant pump
Coolant pump housing
Coolant thermostat with housing
Drain plug
Fan rib
Front air guide
Front coolant pipe
Front coolant return pipe
Generator coolant pipe
Left coolant supply pipe 1)
Left radiator bracket
Rear air guide
Rear coolant pipe
Right coolant supply pipe 2)
Right radiator bracket
Rubber clamp
Upper coolant pipe
1)
2)
Nm
8
2.5
0.5
9
20
9
9
5
8
6
20
9
9
9
4
8
2.5
9
8
9
8
20
20
2.5
9
8
20
20
9
40
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Coolant Pipes, Front and in
Vehicle Center Overview, items 7 and 15.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Coolant Pipes, Front and in
Vehicle Center Overview, items 6 and 7.
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Fuel Supply – 4.2L CNDA
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Accelerator pedal module
Fuel filter bracket
- Clamp
- Bracket
Leak Detection Pump (LDP) bracket 1)
EVAP canister
Fuel filler tube
Hose clamp
Left tension strap nut
Locking flange cover
Locking flange with locking ring
Locking ring
Tension strap nut
3
8
1.5
8
8
20
3
3.2
9
125
125
20
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, EVAP Canister and Leak
Detection System Overview, items 1 and 19.
Engine –
4.2L CNDA
1)
Nm
9
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Exhaust System, Emission Controls – 4.2L
CNDA
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Muffler bracket 2)
Secondary Air Injection (AIR) pump motor (V101) bracket
nut/bolt
Secondary Air Injection (AIR) solenoid valve (N112)
bracket
Front heat shield
Left tail lamp assembly heat shield
Bolt
Spring nut
Left lower heat shield nut
Left rear wheel housing liner heat shield 3)
Rear heat shield
Secondary air connecting pipe-to-cylinder head
Secondary air pipe
Secondary air pipe-to-Secondary Air Injection (AIR)
combi-valves
Securing strip 1)
1)
2)
3)
Nm
25
45
9
9
6
1.5
2
2
1.5
4
6
6
9
9
5
25
Replace fastener(s).
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Muffler Overview.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Heat Shield Overview, items 1, 2,
22 and 23.
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Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield
Tightening Specifications
Component
Tighten bolts (Æ)
Tighten bolts (Æ)
Bolt
M6
M8
Nm
9
23
Engine –
4.2L CNDA
Step
1
2
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Left Exhaust Manifold Tightening Specifications
Step
1
Component
Tighten bolts 1 through 6 in sequence
Nm
Hand-tighten
2
Tighten bolts 1 through 6 in sequence
20
3
Tighten bolts 1 through 6 in sequence
30
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Right Exhaust Manifold Tightening Specifications
Component
Tighten bolts 1 through 6 in sequence
Nm
Hand-tighten
2
Tighten bolts 1 through 6 in sequence
20
3
Tighten bolts 1 through 6 in sequence
30
Engine –
4.2L CNDA
Step
1
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Multiport Fuel Injection – 4.2L CNDA
Technical Data
Engine data
Idle speed cannot be adjusted, it is regulated by
idle stabilization
Engine speed limitation via fuel injector shut-off
Fuel
Fuel supply pressure up to high
pressure
pressure pump (produced by an
electric fuel pump in the fuel tank)
Fuel high pressure (produced by a
mechanical single-piston pump) at
approximately 85 degree coolant
temperature
4.2L FSI engine
640 to 840 RPM
6500 RPM
3 to 6 bar pressure
Between 20 and 40
bar pressure at idle
to approximately 125
bar pressure at certain
operating points
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Air guide adapter
Air duct
Air guide
Air filter housing upper/lower sections
Camshaft Position (CMP) sensor
Intake manifold clamp
Engine speed sensor
Fuel filler tubes
Fuel pressure sensor
Fuel rail 2)
Fuel supply line
Heat shield
High pressure line connection union nut 1)
High pressure pumps
Hose clamps
Intake manifold flap vacuum actuator
Intake manifold runner position sensor
Knock Sensor (KS)
Locking flange cover
Low fuel pressure sensor
Mass Air Flow (MAF) sensor
Oxygen Sensor (O2S)
High pressure line pressure relief valve
Retaining clip
Strainer
Throttle valve control module
1)
2)
Nm
4
8
8
8
10
9
9
9
22
9
25
3
40
10
5.5
9
2.5
20
9
15
1.5
55
25
9
1.2
9
Coat the threads on the union nut with fuel.
Fasten in diagonal sequence in steps.
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Intake Manifold Tightening Specifications
Component
Tighten bolts 1 through 10 in sequence
Tighten bolts 8 and 9 in sequence
Tighten bolts 1 through 7 and 10 in sequence
Tighten bolts 1 through 7 and 10 in sequence
Nm
8
11
9
an additional
90° (¼ turn)
Engine –
4.2L CNDA
Step
1
2
3
4
Audi R8/Spyder Quick Reference Specification Book • September 2013
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