Cylinder head tightening sequence
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Audi A8, 2009 Audi A8, 2008 Audi A8, and 2007 Audi A8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Tighten bolts in 5 stages - 1 to 5 - in sequence as follows:
- Insert bolts by hand as far as stop.
- Tighten bolts to 30 Nm.
- Tighten bolts to 60 Nm.
- Tighten an additional 90° (1 /4 turn).
- Tighten an additional 90° (1 /4 turn).
- Insert bolts - arrows - with locking compound and tighten to 8 Nm; Locking compound .
- Tighten bolts - arrows - an additional 90° (1 /4 turn).