engine

Exhaust Manifold Torque Specs

for 2012 Audi A6 3.0L Supercharged V6 · AWD

Units

16 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Bolts

13 lb-ft · 17 Nm

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Cover Bolts

13 lb-ft · 17 Nm

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EGR Tube Fitting

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Exhaust Flange Bolts

Apply anti-seize | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Critical

Apply anti-seize

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Flange Bolts

Critical

Anti-seize

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Flange Bolts

Anti-seize

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Hanger Bolts

16 lb-ft · 21 Nm

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Hanger Bolts

16 lb-ft · 21 Nm

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Heat Shield Bolts

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Heat Shield Bolts

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7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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O2 Sensor

Critical

Apply anti-seize to threads

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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O2 Sensor

Anti-seize threads

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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2012 AUDI A6

16 fasteners