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2012 AUDI A6

3.0L Supercharged V6AWDAUTOMATICgassupercharged
8 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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Exhaust Manifold Gasket Torque Specs

for 2012 Audi A6 3.0L Supercharged V6 · AWD
Units

6 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Exhaust Manifold Nuts
Critical
Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold
22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
Exhaust Manifold Nuts
Critical
Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold
22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
Exhaust Manifold Studs
If replacing studs
11 lb-ft · 15 Nm
Exhaust Manifold Studs
If replacing studs
11 lb-ft · 15 Nm
Heat Shield Bolts
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
Heat Shield Bolts
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
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