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2012 AUDI A4

2.0L I4 TFSI•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo

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Head Gasket - Single Torque Specs

for 2012 Audi A4 2.0L I4 TFSI · FWD

Units

21 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Bearing Cap Bolts

Tighten in sequence, 3 passes

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Camshaft Cap Bolts

Tighten in sequence from center outward, multiple passes

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Camshaft Sprocket Bolt

Hold cam with wrench on hex

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Cover Bolts

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts

Multi-step + angle

65 lb-ft · 88 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts Step 1

Always use new TTY bolts

30 lb-ft · 40 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts Step 2

Tighten in sequence

59 lb-ft · 80 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts Step 3 (90 deg)

Plus 90 degrees

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Clean mating surfaces

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Intake Manifold Bolts

Tighten in sequence

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

35 lb-ft · 47 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Rocker Arm Bolts

Tighten with cam lobe pointing away

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Timing Chain Guide Bolts

Replace if worn

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Timing Chain Tensioner Bolt

Install with pin/clip to compress

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Tighten in sequence

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Water Pump Bolts

Tighten in criss-cross pattern

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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