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2012 AUDI A6

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

for 2012 Audi A6 3.0L Supercharged V6 · AWD
Units

15 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Coolant Crossover Bolts
If equipped
11 lb-ft · 15 Nm
Cover Bolts
13 lb-ft · 17 Nm
Cover Bolts
13 lb-ft · 17 Nm
EGR Valve Bolts
If equipped
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
Fuel Rail Bolts
Critical
16 lb-ft · 22 Nm
Fuel Rail Bolts
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
Intake Manifold Bolts
Critical
Torque in sequence
19 lb-ft · 26 Nm
Intake Manifold Bolts
Tighten in sequence from center out
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
Mounting Bolts
37 lb-ft · 50 Nm
Mounting Bolts
Critical
37 lb-ft · 50 Nm
PCV Valve
6 lb-ft · 8 Nm
PCV Valve Fitting
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Throttle Body Bolts
Critical
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Throttle Body Bolts
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
Valve Cover Bolts
Tighten in sequence
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
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