NHTSA ID Number: 10214962
Manufacturer Communication Number: Quick Reference
TSB/Document Date: 2022-07-05
Summary
Audi
Quick Reference Specification Guide.
Bracket for coolant recirculation pump/
coolant shutoff valve
Compressor drive plate
Compressor drive plate bolt 1)
Compressor drive plate bolt 2)
Compressor inpuit shaft
Compressor mounting bolt
Control motors
Coolant recirculating pump
Coolant shut-off valve
Dryer cartridge screw plug
Expansion valve
Fluid reservoir-to-condenser
Fresh air blower
Front air guides
Heat exchanger hose clamps
Oil drain plug
Pressure relief valve
Refrigerant lines-to-condenser
Refrigerant line-to-compressor
Refrigerant line from compressor
Refrigerant pipe-to-evaporator retaining
plate
Upper section of evaporator housing
1)
2)
Fastener
size
-
Nm
M6
M8
M6
-
30
10
20
30
25
1
1.5
8
2
10
10
1
1.5
2
30
10
9
25
9
5
-
2
5
6
8-Cylinder
4 and 6-Cylinder
226
Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book
•
September 2013
Electrical Equipment
Communication Tightening Specifications
1)
2)
Nm
2
3.5
5
3.5
Electrical Equip./
Communication
Component
Antenna amplifier screw
Bang & Olufsen® digital sound system control module-tobracket
Bang & Olufsen® digital sound system control module
bracket-to-body nut 1)
Bang & Olufsen® digital sound system control module
bracket-to-body screw 2)
BOSE® digital sound system control module-to-bracket
screws
BOSE® digital sound system control module RMC
bracket-to-body nut
Center speaker
Effects speaker
Effects speaker (Bang & Olufsen®)
Front bass speaker
Front information display control head
Front mid-range speaker
Front treble speaker
Information electronics control module 1 screw
Information electronics control module 1-to-divider screw
Luggage compartment rack
Multifunction button screw
Rear mid/low range speaker
Rearview camera rack-to-floor nut
Rearview camera-to-handle
Roof antenna screw
Subwoofer
Subwoofer (Bang & Olufsen®)
Tiptronic switch screw
6
3.5
1.5
1.5
2
3
3
3
1.5
3
1
3.5
1.2
3
3
6
6
3
2
1.2
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Bang & Olufsen Sound Amplifier
Overview, item 1.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Bang & Olufsen Sound Amplifier
Overview, item 10.
Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book
•
September 2013
227
Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise
Control Tightening Specifications
Component
Battery jump start terminal mount screws
Battery monitoring control module bolt
Battery retaining bracket bolt
Battery wiring harness bracket nut
Generator B+ terminal nut
Generator mounting bolts/nuts
Generator threaded pin
Main fuse panel nut
Negative terminal clamp
Starter B+ terminal nut 1)
Starter B+ terminal nut 2)
Tool kit cover retainer bolt
1)
2)
Nm
4
5
18
40
16
20
10
5
9
15
20
18
2.0L engine.
3.0L engine.
Instruments Tightening Specifications
Component
Data bus on board diagnostic interface nuts
Instrument cluster screw
Signal horn nut
Signal horn bracket-to-impact member bolt
Windshield projection head up display control module
screws
Nm
2
3
11
8
5.5
Windshield Wiper/Washer Tightening Specifications
Component
Headlamp spray nozzle screw
Night vision camera spray nozzle screw
Washer fluid reservoir bolts
Washer fluid reservoir filler tube screws
Wiper arm nut
Wiper motor screws
228
Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book
Nm
2.5
2.5
7
8
22
12
•
September 2013
Electrical Equip./
Communication
Windshield Wiper Motor Tightening Specifications
Step
1
2
Bolts
-1, 2, 3- in sequence
-1, 2, 3- in sequence
Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book
Nm
Hand-tighten
8
•
September 2013
229
Washer Fluid Reservoir Tightening Specifications
Step
1
2
Bolts
Tighten bolt 3
Tighten bolt 4
Nm
7
7
Exterior Lights, Switches Tightening Specifications
Component
Anti-theft immobilizer reading coil mount screws
Exterior rearview mirror turn signal bulb
Headlamp housing-to-body screws
HID headlamps
HID headlamp control module
Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) and parking lamp control
module
Gas-discharge lamp housing cover screw
Headlamp power output stages
LED headlamps
Power output stage 1 for LED headlamp
Power output stage 1 for LED headlamp housing cover
230
Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book
Nm
3
0.9
4.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
•
September 2013
Nm
1.5
1.5
1.5
1.5
1
3.5
3.5
6
0.5
1.4
Interior Lights, Switches Tightening Specifications
Component
Alarm horn nut
Alarm horn bracket nut
Front interior lamps/reading lamps
Interior access/start authorization antenna 1 and 2
Lane change assistance control modules
Left and right access/start authorization antenna
Rear lid lock cylinder unlock button nuts
Steering column adjustment switch and steering wheel
heating button
Sunroof button
Nm
3
3
2
2
2
1
6
1.5
0.65
Wiring Tightening Specifications
Component
Luggage compartment fuse carriers and control module
nuts
Plenum chamber E-box nut
Plenum chamber E-box cover screw
Terminal 30 wire junction
Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book
•
Nm
3
3
3
3
September 2013
231
Electrical Equip./
Communication
Component
Power output stage 2 for LED headlamp
Power output stage 3 for LED headlamp
Power output stage 3 for LED headlamp housing cover
Power output stage 4 for LED headlamp
Headlamp fan
Inner tail lamp housing nut
Outer tail lamp housing screw
Steering column electronic systems control module
clamping ring screw
Steering column electronic systems control module
screw
Ventilation hose
Terminal 30 Wire Junction TV2
Tightening Specifications
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
232
Component
PTC line
Battery jump start terminal (U6)
Nut
Nut
E-box positive wire
Battery wire
Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book
Nm
18
20
7.5
7.5
7.5
18
•
September 2013
Electrical Equip./
Communication
Fuse Panel A Tightening Specifications
Item
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Component
Electrical wire
Nut
Nut
Fuse panel A inside the luggage compartment
Positive wire-to-engine
Bolt
Battery interrupt igniter (N253)
Electrical wire
Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book
•
Nm
7.5
9
9
7.5
3.5
18
September 2013
233
Relay/Fuse Panel Inside Plenum Chamber
E-Box Tightening Specifications
Item
1
2
234
Component
Positive wire
Electrical wire on the back
Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book
Nm
9
9
•
September 2013
Electrical Equip./
Communication
Relay Panel Under The Instrument Panel On
The Left Side Tightening Specifications
Item
1
2
Component
Electrical wire
Electrical wire
Audi A6/S6 Quick Reference Specification Book
Nm
9
9
•
September 2013
235
DTC Chart
Engine Code CAED
Fuel and Air Mixture, Additional
Emissions Regulations
DTC
Error Message
Malfunction Criteria and
Threshold Value
P000A
"A" Camshaft Position Slow
Response Bank 1
• Difference between target
position vs. actual position
> 8.00° CRK
• For time > 1.3 - 2.9 s
• Adjustment angle ≥ 2.50° CRK
P0010
"A" Camshaft Position
Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
Signal voltage 4.70 - 5.40 V
P0011
"A" Camshaft Position - Timing • Difference between target
Over-Advanced or System
position vs. actual position
Performance Bank 1
> 8.00° CRK
• For time > 1.3 - 2.9 s
• Adjustment angle < 2.50° CRK
P0016
Crankshaft Position Camshaft Position Correlation
Bank 1, Sensor A
• Permissible deviation
< -11.01° CRK
or
• Permissible deviation
> 11.01° CRK
P025A
Fuel Pump Module Control
Circuit/Open
Signal voltage > 4.8 - 5.3 V
P025C
Fuel Pump Module Control
Circuit Low
Signal voltage < 2.7 - 3.25 V
P025D
Fuel Pump Module Control
Circuit High
Signal current > 0.6 A
P0030
HO2S Heater Control Circuit
Bank 1, Sensor 1
Heater voltage 4.70 - 5.40 V
P0031
HO2S Heater Control Circuit
Low (Bank 1, Sensor 1) Short
to Ground
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MFR Communication Date: 2013-09-01
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