Left Timing Chain Cover, Tightening Specifications And Sequence

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Fig 1: Loosening/Tightening Bolts In Sequence For Left Timing Chain Cover

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

NOTE:

Replace any bolts that were tightened with an additional turn.

-- Tighten the bolts in 2 steps and in the sequence shown:

Stage	Bolts	Tightening Specification/Additional Turn
1.	-1 through 8-	5 Nm
2.	-1 through 8-	Tighten 90° further