NHTSA ID Number: 10214962
Manufacturer Communication Number: Quick Reference
TSB/Document Date: 2022-07-05
Summary
Audi
Quick Reference Specification Guide.
Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book
•
September 2013
Steering Column Tightening Specifications
Step
1
Component
Nm
2
Position the steering column with the positioning
pins (Æ) in the central tube positioning holes
Loosely install all bolts
3
Tighten bolts 1 through 7 in sequence
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197
Brake System
General, Technical Data
Technical Data
The brake system installed in a vehicle is indicated on the vehicle
data label by the Production Relevant No. (PR No.) (A and B).
Data label allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).
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Front Wheel Brakes – Technical Data
Front wheel brake
Brake
Type
Production Relevant No.
(PR. No.)
Brake disc
diameter
ventilated
mm
Brake disc
mm
thickness
Brake disc wear
mm
limit
mm
Brake pad
thickness with
backing plate
and dampening
sheet
Brake pad wear limit
with backing plate and
dampening sheet
(16”)
PR-1LA/ 1LJ
FBC-60
(17”)
PR-1LA/ 1LJ
FBC-60
(17”)
PR-1LL/ FM0
2 FNR-AL 42
1LA
1LJ+FM0
1LL+FM0
320
345
356
30
30
34
28
28
32
19.2
19.2
20.2
9
9
9
(16”)
1KW
(17”)
2EA
300
330
12
22
10
20
17.45
17.45
8
8
Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book
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September 2013
Brake System
Rear Wheel Brakes – Technical Data
Rear wheel brake
Brake
Production Relevant No.
(PR. No.)
Brake disc
diameter
ventilated
mm
Brake disc
mm
thickness
Brake disc wear
mm
limit
mm
Brake pad
thickness with
backing plate
and dampening
sheet
Brake pad wear limit
with backing plate and
dampening sheet
199
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
ABS control module-to-ABS hydraulic unit bolt
ABS wheel speed sensor bolt
Brake lines-to-hydraulic unit
- Hydraulic unit brake lines on 4 brake caliper
- Hydraulic unit brake lines to master brake cylinder
Sensor electronics control module nut
Nm
4.5
9
14
16
9
Mechanical Components
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Attaching pedal bracket to steering column bolt
Brake pedal bracket to body nut
Brake pedal mounting pin to bracket bolt
Gas pedal module to brake pedal bracket bolt
Ceramic Front Brakes PR-1LN/1LW
Bleeder screw
Bracket for brake hose and electrical wire bolt
Brake line to brake hose bolt
Brake rotor to stub axle carrier bolt
Cover plate to stub axle carrier bolt
Stub axle carrier to brake caliper bolt
Front Brakes, PR- 1LA/ 1LJ
Brake caliper to the brake carrier bolt
Brake carrier to wheel bearing housing bolt
Brake line connection to brake caliper bolt
Brake pad bolt
Front Brakes, PR- 1LL/ FM0
Trim to brake caliper bolt
Brake carrier to wheel bearing housing
Guide pins
Brake pad bolt
Front Brakes, PR-1LU
Brake line connection to brake hose
Brake line connection to brake caliper
Brake pad bolt
Brake rotor cover plate to stub axle carrier bolt
Stub axle carrier to brake caliper bolt
Component
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Nm
20
8
8
8
13
9
14
10
10
196
30
196
20
5
22
196
55
9
14
20
5
10
196
Nm
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Rear Ceramic Brakes, PR-1KU + PR-1KK
Bleeder screw
Bracket for connector to brake caliper bolt 1)
Brake rotor to stub axle carrier bolt
Cover plate to stub axle carrier bolt
Electro-mechanical parking brake motor to brake caliper
bolt
Stub axle carrier to brake carrier bolt 1
1)
13
9
10
10
196
30
10
35
100
20
14
5
12
17
35
10
10
12
100 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
13
35
10
10
12
100 plus an
additional 90°
(¼ turn)
Replace fastener(s).
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Brake System
Front Brakes, RS-6/RS-7, Steel Brakes, PR-1LM+1LX
Bleeder screw
Bracket for brake hose and electrical wire to stub axle
carrier bolt
Brake rotor to stub axle carrier bolt
Cover plate to stub axle carrier bolt
Stub axle carrier to brake caliper bolt
Tension strut bolt 1)
Front Brakes, PR-1KW/2EA + 1KY
Bracket to electric connection bolt
Brake caliper to brake carrier with guide pins and cap
bolt 1
Brake carrier to brake caliper bolt 1)
Brake hose in brake caliper
Brake hose to brake pipe line
Brake pad bolt
Motor to brake caliper bolt
Rear Brakes, RS-6/RS-7, Steel Brakes, PR-1KJ + 1KQ
Bleeder screw
Bracket for the connector to brake caliper bolt 1)
Brake rotor to stub axle carrier bolt
Cover plate to stub axle carrier bolt
Electro-mechanical parking brake motor to brake caliper
bolt
Stub axle carrier to brake caliper bolt 1)
Hydraulic Components
Hydraulic Tightening Specifications
Component
Ball head-to-brake booster
Brake booster-to-bracket bolt
Brake fluid reservoir cap
Brake line-to-master cylinder
Brake line-to-hydraulic unit
- 5 mm brake lines
- 8 mm brake lines
Brake line connection-to-brake hose
Brake line connection-to-brake caliper
Brake line connection to brake master cylinder
Brake master cylinder nut
Brake pedal mounting bracket bolt
Brake system vacuum pump bracket nut
Front bleeder valve
Front brake caliper-to-brake carrier bolt (PR-1LA/1LJ)
Front brake carrier-to-wheel bearing housing bolt
Rear brake caliper-to-brake carrier bolt 1)
1)
Nm
30
23
5
24
12
20
12
19
16
49
20
9
15
30
196
35
Replace fastener(s).
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Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book
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September 2013
Body
Air Gap Body Dimensions
Front Gap Dimensions
Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book
mm
4.5 ± 0.5
4.5 ± 0.5
4.5 ± 0.5
3.0 ± 0.5
3.5 ± 0.5
5.0 ± 0.5
4.5 ± 0.5
3.5 ± 0.5
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Body
Component
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
203
Rear Gap Dimensions
Component
A
B
C
D
E
F
204
mm
3.5 ± 0.5
5.5 ± 0.5
2.2 ± 0.5
2.2 ± 0.5
4.0 ± 0.5
5.0 ± 0.5
Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book
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September 2013
Body Exterior
Lock Carrier, Plenum Chamber, Tower
Brace Tightening Specifications
Component
Cable bracket bolt
Center cover bolts
Left cover bolt
Lock carrier bolts 1)
Nm
2
2
20
8
10
20
4
2
20
Lock carrier brace bolts
Plenum chamber bolts
Tower brace bolts/nuts 2)
1)
2)
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Lock Carrier with Attachments
Assembly Overview.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Tower Brace Overview.
Front Fender Tightening Specification
Component
Front fender bolts
Lower bracket for fender bolt
Nm
10
10
Front Hood Tightening Specifications
Nm
8
10
21
11
5
2
2
Body
Component
Front hood catch nuts
Front hood gas filled strut ball head pin
Front hood hinge bolts/nuts
Hood latch bolts
Hood latch screws
Hood release lever bracket to hood
Operating lever mounting bracket screws
Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book
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Rear Lid Tightening Specifications
Component
Avant
Adjusting buffer to fender bolt
Bracket to rear lid motor bolt
Rear lid motor to rear lid bolt
Stop to rear lid bolt
Rear lid motor to lid hinge
- Locking nut
- Bolt
Sedan
Bracket for rear lid hinge bolt/nut
Rear lid latch to rear lid nut
Rear lid hinge to rear lid nut
Rear lid ball stud
Rear lid motor bolt
Nm
8
8
21
8
6
21
21
21
21
21
21
Front Door Tightening Specifications
Component
Door Components
Bracket for lock cylinder or housing bolt
Door lock bolt
Front backing bolt
Guide for lock cylinder bolt
Striker pin bolt
Window regulator motor to door bolt
Window regulator threaded pin nut
Front 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
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Nm
2.5
25
2.5
1.5
19
3.5
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MFR Communication Date: 2013-09-01
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Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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