NHTSA ID Number: 10214963
Manufacturer Communication Number: Audi
A7 Referenc
TSB/Document Date: 2022-07-05
Summary
Audi Quick Reference Specification Guide.
4
0.9
11
4
8
11
Replace.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Seat Height Adjuster Assembly
Overview items 2 and 4.
Use locking fluid when installing the bolt.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Rear Center Armrest Assembly
Overview items 5, 6, 7, 9 and 10
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Body
Component
Rear Center Armrest
Basis
Center armrest bracket to rear seat backrest, 2/3 right 1)
- Nut
- Bolt 1)
Trim for center armrest bolt 4)
Heating and Air Conditioning
Refrigerant Oil Distribution
Component
A/C compressor
Condenser
Suction hose
Evaporator
Fluid reservoir
Approximate % of total amount of oil in component
50
10
10
20
10
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
80
85
90
176
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
25.21
28.14
31.34
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
A/C pressure/temperature sensor
Coolant recirculation pump/coolant shut-off
valve bracket
Compressor drive plate 1)
Compressor drive plate bolt 1)
Compressor belt pulley drive plate 2)
Compressor belt pulley drive plate bolt 2)
Compressor Input 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
Evaporator housing upper section
1)
2)
Fastener
size
-
Nm
M6
M8
M6
-
30
10
30
20
30
25
1
1.5
8
2
10
10
1
1.5
2
30
10
9
25
9
5
-
2
5
6
Heating and
Air Conditioning
Component
8-Cylinder
4 and 6-Cylinders
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Electrical Equipment
Communication Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component
Antenna amplifiers
Center Speakers
Digital sound system control module nut (Standard/Bose)
Digital sound system control module screw (Standard/
Bose)
Digital sound system control module nut (Bang &
Olfusen)
Digital sound system control module screw (Standard/
Bose)
Effects speakers
Front information display control head
Front mid-range speaker
Front and rear mid-bass speakers
Front treble speakers
Information electronics control module 1
Information electronics control module 1-to-divider
Peripheral camera, front, left and right
Peripheral camera, rear
Roof mounted antenna
Rearview camera
Rearview camera system control module rack
Subwoofer
Telephone baseplate
Tiptronic switch
178
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Nm
2
1.5
3.5
6
5
3.5
1.5
3
3
3
1.5
3
1
2
3
6
6
3
4.5
1
1.2
September 2013
Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise
Control Tightening Specifications
Component
Battery hold-down
Battery jump start terminal mount
Battery jump start pin
Generator bolts 2)
Generator Bolts 3)
Generator Coolant Pipe Clamp Bolt 3)
Generator threaded pin
Generator threaded pin nut
Generator B+ terminal nut
Main fuse panel at battery
Negative battery terminal
Starter B+ terminal
Tool kit retainer
Wiring harness bracket 1)
1)
2)
3)
Nm
18
4
9
20
23
9
10
20
16
5
5
20
18
40
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, Battery Jump Start Terminal and
Positive Terminal Grip Overview, item 2.
3.0L
4.0L
Instruments Tightening Specifications
Nm
2
2
11
8
3
5.5
Windshield Wiper/Washer Tightening Specifications
Component
Headlamp washer nozzle
Washer fluid hose-to-night vision camera
Washer fluid filler tube
Washer fluid reservoir
Windshield wiper motor
Wiper arm nut
Audi A7 Reference Specification Book
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Nm
2.5
2.5
8
7
8
22
September 2013
179
Electrical Equip./
Communication
Component
12V socket 3 nut
Data bus On Board Diagnostic (OBD) interface
Horns
Horn bracket
Instrument cluster
Windshield projection head up display control module
Exterior Lights, Switches Tightening Specifications
Component
Anti-theft immobilizer reading coil mount
Headlamp housing mount
HID headlamps
Power output stages
Housing 1)
Housing 2)
Range control positioning motor
Range control positioning motor housing cover
LED headlamps
Power output stages
Housing
Housing
Headlamp fan
Headlamp fan 2
Headlamp fan housing cover
LED Inner tail lamp
Inner tail lamp housing nut
Inner tail lamp housing screw
Inner tail lamp housing cover
LED Outer tail lamp
Back-up lamp
Back-up lamp cover
Housing
1)
2)
Nm
3
4.5
1.5
4.5
6
2
2
1.5
4.5
6
1.5
2
2
2
4
2
2
2
3.5
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, HID Headlamps Overview, items 7
and 12.
For bolt tightening clarification, refer to ElsaWeb, HID Headlamps Overview,
item 15.
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Tightening Specification and Sequence:
High-Mounted Brake Lamp Bulb
Tighten the nut to 2.5 Nm in the following sequence: 1 to 5.
Interior Lights, Switches Tightening Specifications
Nm
2
3
2
2
1.5
Electrical Equip./
Communication
Component
Access/start authorization antennas
Alarm horn and bracket
Front interior lamps/reading lamps
Lane change assistance control modules
Steering column adjustment switch -E167-/Steering
wheel heating button -E522Sunroof button -E325-
0.65
Wiring Tightening Specifications
Component
Comfort system central control module retaining frame
Plenum chamber E-box
Plenum chamber E-box cover
Luggage compartment control module upper frame
Luggage compartment control module lower frame
Luggage compartment relay and fuse panel
Terminal 30 wire junction
Vehicle electrical system control module mount
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Nm
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
181
Terminal 30 Wire Junction (TV2) Fastener
Tightening Specifications
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
182
Description
PTC line
Battery jump start terminal (U6)
Nut
Nut
E-Box positive wire
Battery wire
Audi A7 Reference Specification Book
Nm
18
20
7.5
7.5
7.5
18
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No.
1
2
Description
Positive wire
Electrical wire on the back
Audi A7 Reference Specification Book
Electrical Equip./
Communication
Relay Panel and Fuse Panel Inside Plenum Chamber
E-Box Fastener Tightening Specifications
Nm
9
9
•
September 2013
183
Main Fuse Panel Tightening Specifications
No.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
184
Description
Electrical wire
Nut
Nut
Main fuse panel inside the luggage
compartment
Positive wire-to-engine
Bolt
Battery interrupt igniter (N253)
Electrical wire
Audi A7 Reference Specification Book
Nm
7.5
9
9
7.5
3.5
15
18
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No.
1
2
Description
Electrical wire
Electrical wire on the back
Audi A7 Reference Specification Book
Electrical Equip./
Communication
Relay Panel Under Instrument Panel On
Left Side With A Threaded Connection
Tightening Specifications
Nm
9
9
•
September 2013
185
DTC Chart
Engine Code CTUA
Fuel and Air Mixture, Additional
Emissions Regulations
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TSB/Document ID: Audi A7 Referenc
Replacement Service Bulletin Number:
MFR Communication Date: 2013-09-01
MFR Internal Campaign ID/Software Version:
Communication Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
NHTSA Components: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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