NHTSA ID Number: 10214965
Manufacturer Communication Number: 2014 Audi
Q7
TSB/Document Date: 2022-07-05
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MFR Communication Date: 2013-09-01
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2014
Q7
Quick Reference
Specification Book
2014 Audi Q7
Quick Reference Specification Book
Table of Contents
General Information....................................................... 1
Decimal and Metric Equivalents............................................1
Tightening Torque..................................................................2
Warnings and Cautions.........................................................4
Vehicle Identification...................................................... 9
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) Location...........................9
VIN Decoder...........................................................................10
Vehicle Data Label Location................................................... 11
Sales Codes.................................................................. 12
Engine Codes.........................................................................12
Transmission Codes...............................................................12
Vehicle Lifting............................................................... 13
Hoist and Jack Mounting Points..........................................13
Front.......................................................................................13
Rear........................................................................................14
ENGINES
Engine Mechanical – 3.0L CNRB (TDI)....................... 15
General, Technical Data......................................................15
Engine Number Location........................................................15
Engine Data............................................................................16
Engine Assembly – 3.0L CNRB (TDI)..................................17
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................17
Engine to Automatic Transmission.........................................18
Crankshaft, Cylinder Block – 3.0L CNRB (TDI)...................19
Allocation of Crankshaft Bearing Shells for Cylinder Block....19
Allocation of Crankshaft Bearing Shells for Guide Frame......20
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................21
Ribbed Belt Pulley Side Sealing Flange Tightening
Specification.....................................................................22
Guide Frame Tightening Specifications..................................25
Crankshaft Dimensions..........................................................26
Piston and Cylinder Dimensions.............................................26
Piston Ring End Gaps............................................................26
Piston Ring Clearance............................................................26
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Cylinder Head, Valvetrain – 3.0L CNRB (TDI).....................27
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................27
Valve Dimensions...................................................................28
Compression Pressures.........................................................28
Left Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specifications..............29
Right Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specifications............30
Cylinder Head Tightening Specifications................................31
Upper Timing Chain Cover Tightening Specifications............32
Lower Timing Chain Cover Tightening Specifications............33
Cylinder Bank 1 (Right) Bearing Cap Tightening
Specifications...................................................................35
Cylinder Bank 2 (Left) Bearing Cap Tightening
Specifications...................................................................36
Lubrication – 3.0L CNRB (TDI)............................................37
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................37
Upper Oil Pan Tightening Specifications................................38
Lower Oil Pan Tightening Specifications................................39
Oil Pan Tightening Specifications...........................................40
Cooling System – 3.0L CNRB (TDI)....................................41
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................41
Fuel Supply – 3.0L CNRB (TDI)..........................................42
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................42
Turbocharger, G-Charger – 3.0L
CNRB (TDI).........................................................................43
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................43
Turbocharger Tightening Specifications.................................44
Exhaust System – 3.0L CNRB (TDI)...................................45
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................45
Exhaust Manifold Tightening Specifications...........................46
EGR Pipe at the Intake Manifold Tightening Specifications...47
EGR Pipe at the Turbocharger Tightening Specifications......48
Diesel Fuel Injection – 3.0L CNRB (TDI).............................49
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................49
Fuel Pressure Regulator Valve Tightening Specifications......50
Fuel Pressure Sensor Tightening Specifications....................50
Intake Manifold Tightening Specifications..............................50
Ignition/Glow Plug System – 3.0L CNRB (TDI)...................51
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................51
Engine Mechanical – 3.0L CTWA, CTWB.................... 52
General, Technical Data......................................................52
Engine Number Location........................................................52
Engine Data............................................................................53
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Engine Assembly – 3.0L CTWA, CTWB..............................54
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................54
Engine to Automatic Transmission.........................................55
Crankshaft, Cylinder Block – 3.0L CTWA, CTWB...............56
Allocation of Crankshaft Bearing Shells for Cylinder Block....56
Allocation of Crankshaft Bearing Shells for Guide Frame......57
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................58
Ribbed Belt Sealing Flange Tightening Specification.............59
Guide Frame Tightening Specifications..................................60
Crankshaft Dimensions..........................................................61
Piston Ring End Gaps............................................................61
Piston Ring Clearance............................................................61
Piston and Cylinder Dimensions.............................................61
Cylinder Head, Valvetrain – 3.0L CTWA, CTWB.................62
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................62
Compression Checking Specifications...................................63
Valve Dimensions...................................................................63
Left Timing Chain Cover Tightening Specifications................64
Right Timing Chain Cover Tightening Specifications..............65
Lower Timing Chain Cover Tightening Specifications............66
Cylinder Head Tightening Specifications................................67
Camshaft Guide Frame Tightening Specifications.................68
Left Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specification................69
Right Cylinder Head Cover Tightening Specification..............69
Engine Lubrication – 3.0L CTWA, CTWB............................70
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................70
Upper Oil Pan Tightening Specifications................................71
Oil Pan Tightening Specifications...........................................72
Cooling System – 3.0L CTWA, CTWB................................73
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................73
Fuel Supply – 3.0L CTWA, CTWB.......................................74
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................74
Fuel Tank Tightening Specifications.......................................75
Turbocharger, G-Charger - 3.0L CTWA, CTWB..................76
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................76
Exhaust System, Emission Controls –
3.0L CTWA, CTWB..............................................................76
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................76
Left Exhaust Manifold Tightening Specifications....................77
Right Exhaust Manifold Tightening Specifications..................78
Multiport Fuel Injection – 3.0L CTWA, CTWB.....................79
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................79
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Lower Intake Manifold Tightening Specification.....................80
High Pressure Pump Tightening Specification.......................81
Control Valve Control Unit Tightening Specification...............82
Ignition/Glow Plug System – 3.0L CTWA, CTWB................82
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................82
TRANSMISSIONS
Automatic Transmission – 0C8................................... 83
General, Technical Data – 0C8............................................83
Transmission Identification.....................................................83
Code Letters and Transmission Allocations Vehicles
with a Gas Engine............................................................84
Vehicles with a Diesel Engine.................................................84
Torque Converter.................................................................84
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................84
Controls, Housing – 0C8.....................................................85
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................85
Securing Transmission to a 3.0L TDI Engine.........................86
Securing Transmission to a 3.0L Engine................................87
Selector Lever Cable Heat Shield Tightening Specification...88
Mounting ATF Pipes to the ATF Cooler...................................89
Gears, Hydraulic Controls – 0C8.........................................90
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................90
Valve Body Tightening Specifications.....................................91
Transfer Case, Front Final Drive, Rear Final Drive.... 92
General, Technical Data – 0BU ..........................................92
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................92
General, Technical Data – 0BU...........................................93
Transfer Case Identification Location.....................................93
Transfer Case Identification....................................................94
Transfer Case Code Letter, Allocation and Capacities...........94
Fastener Tightening Specifications.........................................95
Front Final Drive – 0BM, 0C1..............................................96
Front Final Drive Identification Location.................................96
Front Final Drive Identification................................................97
Front Final Drive Code Letters, Allocation, Ratios and
Capacities........................................................................98
Rear Final Drive – 0BN, 0BP...............................................98
Rear Final Drive Identification Location..................................98
Rear Final Drive Identification................................................99
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Rear Final Drive Code Letters, Allocation, Ratios and
Capacities........................................................................99
CHASSIS
Suspension, Wheels, Steering.................................. 100
General Information...........................................................100
Chassis.................................................................................100
Steering................................................................................100
Front Suspension..............................................................101
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................101
Rear Suspension...............................................................103
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................103
Self-Leveling Suspension..................................................104
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................104
Wheels, Tires.....................................................................105
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................105
Wheel Alignment Data.......................................................105
Wheel Alignment Specified Values.......................................105
Steering.............................................................................107
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................107
Brake System.............................................................. 108
General Information...........................................................108
Vehicle Data Label................................................................108
Brakes..................................................................................109
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)........................................... 111
Fastener Tightening Specifications....................................... 111
Mechanical Components................................................... 111
Fastener Tightening Specifications....................................... 111
Hydraulic Components......................................................112
Fastener Tightening Specifications....................................... 112
Body..............................................................................113
Air Gap Body Dimensions................................................. 113
Body, Front........................................................................... 113
Body, Rear............................................................................ 114
Body Exterior.....................................................................115
Body Front Fastener Tightening Specifications.................... 115
Hood, Lids Fastener Tightening Specifications.................... 115
Front Doors, Central Locking System Fastener |
Tightening Specifications............................................... 116
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Rear Doors Fastener Tightening Specifications................... 116
Sunroof Fastener Tightening Specifications......................... 116
Bumpers Fastemer Tightening Specifications...................... 117
Glass, Window Regulators Fastener Tightening
Specifications................................................................. 117
Exterior Equipment Fastener Tightening Specifications....... 118
Body Interior......................................................................118
Interior Equipment Fastener Tightening Specifications........ 118
Passenger Protection, Airbags, Seat Belts Fastener
Tightening Specifications...............................................120
Interior Trim Fastener Tightening Specifications..................120
Seat Frames Fastener Tightening Specifications.................122
2nd Row, 3-Seater Assembly Sequence and Tightening
Specifications:................................................................124
2nd Row, 2-Seater Assembly Sequence and Tightening
Specifications:................................................................125
Seat Upholstery, Covers Fastener Tightening
Specifications.................................................................126
Camper Cabinets, Shelves, Water Tank Fastener
Tightening Specifications...............................................126
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning................... 127
General, Technical Data....................................................127
Refrigerant Oil Distribution...................................................127
Refrigerant R134a Vapor Pressure Table.............................128
Air Conditioning.................................................................129
Fastener Tightening Specifications.......................................129
Electrical System........................................................ 130
Communication Equipment...............................................130
Communication Tightening Specifications............................130
Electrical Equipment..........................................................131
Battery, Starter, Generator, Cruise Control Tightening
Specifications.................................................................131
Instrument Fastener Tightening Specifications.....................132
Windshield Wiper/Washer Fastener Tightening
Specifications.................................................................132
Exterior Lights, Switches Tightening Specifications.............133
Interior Lights, Switches Tightening Specifications...............134
Wiring Tightening Specifications...........................................134
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DTC Chart.................................................................... 135
Engine Code - CNRB........................................................135
Fuel and Air Mixture, Additional Emissions Regulations.......135
Ignition System.....................................................................149
Additional Exhaust Regulation..............................................150
Speed and Idle Control.........................................................151
Control Module and Output Signals......................................152
Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module......................................156
Additional Emissions Regulations........................................160
DTC Chart.................................................................... 164
Engine Code - CTWA, CTWB............................................164
Fuel and Air Mixture, Additional Emissions Regulations.......164
Ignition System.....................................................................177
Additional Exhaust Regulation..............................................180
Speed and Idle Control.........................................................181
Control Module and Output Signals......................................182
Transmission........................................................................185
Fuel and Air Ratios Control Module......................................189
Ignition System.....................................................................193
Additional Emissions Regulations........................................194
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General Information
General
Information
Decimal and Metric Equivalents
Distance/Length
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0.23622
0.27559
0.31496
0.35433
0.39370
0.78740
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1.57480
1.96850
2.36220
2.75591
3.14961
3.54331
3.93701
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0.0197
0.0236
0.0276
0.0315
0.0354
0.0394
0.0787
0.1181
0.1575
0.1969
0.2362
0.2756
0.3150
0.3543
0.3937
0.7874
1.1811
1.5748
1.9685
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