Technical Values: Overview

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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Location	Des...	Type	Basic val...	Toleranc...
Aluminium screw, M6	AL9	Initial tightening	4 (3 ftlb.) Nm
Aluminium screw, M6	AL9	Final tightening	90°
Aluminium screw, M8	AL9	Initial tightening	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Aluminium screw, M8	AL9	Final tightening	90°
Aluminium screw, M10	AL9	Initial tightening	20 (15 ftlb.) Nm
Aluminium screw, M10	AL9	Final tightening	90°
Sheet-metal ring on connection unit		Tightening torque	145 (107 ftlb.) Nm	+/- 5 (3.5 ftlb.) Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Sheet-metal ring on connection unit
Cap on connection unit		Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Cap on connection unit
Carbon canister	Screws/Item 2/Also applies to USA variant.	Tightening torque	9 (6.5 ftlb.) Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Component overview of carbon canister
Screw-type clamps for pressure and intake pipes		Tightening torque	5.5 (4 ftlb.) Nm
Supply/return connection piece to generator	M6 x 16 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Right coolant supply line to right turbocharger coolant line	M6 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	8.5 (6 ftlb.) Nm
Coolant supply line to turbocharger	M12 x 1.25 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	30 (22 ftlb.) Nm
Coolant return line to turbocharger	M12 x 1.25 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	30 (22 ftlb.) Nm
Coolant return line	M6 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	8.5 (6 ftlb.) Nm
Coolant supply line to turbocharger	M12 x 1.25 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	30 (22 ftlb.) Nm
Coolant return line to turbocharger	M12 x 1.25 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	30 (22 ftlb.) Nm
Coolant supply pipe to left turbocharger	M16 x 1.5 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	35 (26 ftlb.) Nm
Holder to chain housing cover	M6; always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 (3 ftlb.) Nm
Holder to chain housing cover	M6; always use new aluminium screws	Final tightening	90°
Holder for change-over valve rubber element to crankcase	M6	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Vent line to turbocharger oil extraction line	M16 x 1.5 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	35 (26 ftlb.) Nm
Holding clamp on vent line to collection pipe	M6 x 12 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Holding clamp on vent line to collection pipe	M6 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	6.5 (5 ftlb.) Nm
Turbocharger oil feed line to connection piece	M16 x 1.5 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	40 (30 ftlb.) Nm
Turbocharger oil feed line to cylinder head	M14 x 1.5 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	35 (26 ftlb.) Nm
Check valve connection piece to turbocharger	M12 x 1.5 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	45 (33 ftlb.) Nm
Turbocharger oil extraction line to oil guide housing	M6 x 12 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Oil extraction line to turbocharger	M6 x 16 (4 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Holding clamp on vent line to collection pipe	M6 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	6.5 (5 ftlb.) Nm
Holding clamp on vent line to collection pipe	M6 x 12 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Turbocharger oil feed line holder to lower part of crankcase	M6 x 12 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Holding clamp for oil feed line to holder	M6 x 12 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Oil extraction line to turbocharger	M6 x 16 (4 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Check valve connection piece to turbocharger	M12 x 1.5 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	45 (33 ftlb.) Nm
Right pressure pipe to charge-air cooler	Screws/Item 3	Tightening torque	5.5 (4 ftlb.) Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Right pressure pipe on charge-air cooler
Holder for left pressure pipe to cooling fan housing	Screw/Item 7	Tightening torque	4.5 (3.25 ftlb.) Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Holder for left pressure pipe on cooling fan housing
Screws for charge-air cooler	Item 1	Tightening torque	7 Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Installing charge-air cooler
Stopper to fuel gallery (high-pressure rail)	M12 x 1.5 (1 ea.) (3 turns: tighten, loosen, tighten)	Tightening torque	25 (19 ftlb.) Nm
High-pressure sensor to fuel gallery (high-pressure rail)	M10 x 1	Tightening torque	20 (15 ftlb.) Nm
Spacer sleeve with holder for injector (high-pressure fuel injector) to cylinder head	M8 x 30 (4 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Fuel gallery (high-pressure rail) to crankcase	M6 x 16 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Fuel gallery (high-pressure rail) and thermostat housing to crankcase	M6 x 25 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Fuel line (high-pressure line) to injector (high-pressure fuel injector)	M12 x 1.5 (8 ea.) (3 turns: tighten, loosen, tighten)	Tightening torque	25 (19 ftlb.) Nm
High-pressure line between high-pressure pump and fuel gallery (high-pressure rail)	M12 x 1.5 (2 ea.) (3 turns: tighten, loosen, tighten)	Tightening torque	25 (19 ftlb.) Nm
Low-pressure line to high-pressure pump	M14 x 1.5 (1 ea.); (3 turns: tighten, loosen, tighten)	Tightening torque	25 (19 ftlb.) Nm
Fuel line holder to cylinder head	M8 x 24 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
High-pressure pump to cylinder head	Screw socket, M6 x 25 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Protective plate to screw socket	M6 x 20 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
High-pressure pump to cylinder head	M6 x 25 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Temperature sensor to fuel low-pressure line	M12 x 1.5 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	20 (15 ftlb.) Nm
High-pressure line between high-pressure pump and fuel gallery (high-pressure rail)	M12 x 1.5 (2 ea.); (3 turns: tighten, loosen, tighten)	Tightening torque	25 (19 ftlb.) Nm
Low-pressure line to high-pressure pump	M14 x 1.5 (1 ea.); (3 turns: tighten, loosen, tighten)	Tightening torque	25 (19 ftlb.) Nm
Fuel line holder to cylinder head	M8 x 24 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
High-pressure pump to cylinder head	Screw socket, M6 x 25 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Protective plate to screw socket	M6 x 12 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
High-pressure pump to cylinder head	M6 x 25 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Temperature sensor to fuel low-pressure line	M12 x 1.5 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	20 (15 ftlb.) Nm
Decoupling element on intake system	M7, align module; observe specified tightening sequence	Tightening torque	15 (11 ftlb.) Nm
Heat socket to intake system	5 x 16	Tightening torque	4 (3 ftlb.) Nm
Pressure sensor to intake system	5 x 16	Tightening torque	4 (3 ftlb.) Nm
Electronic accelerator to intake system	6 x 50	Tightening torque	7 (5 ftlb.) Nm
Actuator cover to variable intake manifold (adjusting unit to intake manifold)	M5	Tightening torque	4 (3 ftlb.) Nm
Decoupling element on intake system	M7, align module; observe specified tightening sequence	Tightening torque	15 (11 ftlb.) Nm
Heat socket to intake system	5 x 16	Tightening torque	4 (3 ftlb.) Nm
Pressure sensor to intake system	5 x 16	Tightening torque	4 (3 ftlb.) Nm
Electronic accelerator to intake system	6 x 50	Tightening torque	7 (5 ftlb.) Nm
Turbocharger to exhaust manifold	M8 x 75 (6 ea.)	Initial tightening	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Turbocharger to exhaust manifold	M8 x 75 (6 ea.)	Final tightening	30 (22 ftlb.) Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head, turbo engine	M8 (24 ea.); observe specified tightening sequence	Tightening torque	33 (24 ftlb.) (check nuts by clicking once) Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head, turbo engine	M8 (24 td.); observe specified tightening sequence	Tightening torque	33 (24 ftlb.) (check nuts by clicking once) Nm
Turbocharger to exhaust manifold	M8 x 75 (6 ea.)	Initial tightening	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Turbocharger to exhaust manifold	M8 x 75 (6 ea.)	Final tightening	30 (22 ftlb.) Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head, naturally aspirated engine	M8 (24 ea.); observe correct tightening sequence	Tightening torque	33 (24 ftlb.) (check nuts by clicking once) Nm
Oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic converter	M18 x 1.5	Tightening torque	45 (33 ftlb.) Nm	+/- 5 Nm
Exhaust manifold to cylinder head, naturally aspirated engine	M8 (24 ea.); observe correct tightening sequence	Tightening torque	33 (24 ftlb.) (check nuts by clicking once) Nm
Oxygen sensor upstream of catalytic converter	M18 x 1.5 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	45 (33 ftlb.) Nm	+/- 5 (3.5 ftlb.) Nm
Oxygen sensor downstream of catalytic converter		Tightening torque	45 (33 ftlb.) Nm	+/- 5 Nm
Primary catalytic converter to exhaust manifold	M8 lock nuts/Always replace nuts following removal	Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Threaded joint for primary catalytic converter
Catalytic converter to primary catalytic converter	M8 lock nuts/Always replace nuts following removal	Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Primary catalytic converter to holder	M8 screw	Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Left primary catalytic converter holder
Catalytic converter to transfer gear holder	M8 screw	Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Catalytic converter holders
Exhaust clamp	Maximum Inclination/Item 3	Adjustment value	10°
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Installation position of exhaust clamp
Exhaust clamp	Distance between exhaust pipes/Item 1	Adjustment value	5 mm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Installation position of exhaust clamp
Clamp on catalytic converter	M8 lock nut/Always replace clamp following removal	Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Clamp securing catalytic converter to exhaust system
Secondary-air pump bracket on valve cover	Aluminium screw M6	Tightening torque	4 (3 ftlb.) Nm
Bracket for secondary-air pump on valve cover	Aluminium screw M6	Torque angle	90°
Secondary-air valve on cylinder head	M6	Tightening torque	10 Nm
Generator to lower part of crankcase and upper part of crankcase	M8 x 95 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Generator to upper part of crankcase	M8 x 35 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Nut for B+ line to generator	M8 - Item 1	Tightening torque	15 Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. B+ line at the generator
Screw on generator	M6	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Holder for three-phase generator lines
Screws securing crash console to three-phase generator	M6 - Item 4	Tightening torque	10 Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Crash console
Screw securing ground cable to generator	M8 - Item 1	Contact force	20 Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Securing ground strap on generator
Starter to upper part of crankcase	M10 x 45 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	45 (33 ftlb.) Nm
Nut securing B+ line to starter		Tightening torque	18 Nm
Nut for electric line to starter		Tightening torque	6.5 Nm
Screw for pulse sender	Item 1		8 Nm
Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. Crankshaft pulse sender
Knock sensor to upper part of crankcase	M8 x 35 (4 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Vacuum pump to cylinder head	M6 x 25 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Tandem pump to bracket for auxiliary units	M8 x 20 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Power-steering pump to bracket for auxiliary units	M8 x 20 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Power-steering pump to adapter bracket	M8 x 35 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Tandem pump/adapter bracket to bracket for auxiliary units	M8 x 35 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Support bracket to generator	M8; always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	10 (7.5 ftlb.) Nm
Support bracket to generator	M8; always use new aluminium screws	Final tightening	90°
Pulley to coolant pump	M8 x 16 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Vibration damper to crankshaft	M18 x 1.5 x 72 (1 ea.), Step 1: Counter screw torque at damper	Tightening torque	20 (15 ftlb.) Nm
Vibration damper to crankshaft	M18 x 1.5 x 72 (1 ea.), Step 2: Counter screw torque at damper	Tightening torque	50 (37 ftlb.) Nm
Vibration damper to crankshaft	M18 x 1.5 x 72 (1 ea.), Step 3: Counter screw torque at damper	Tightening torque	100 (74 ftlb.) Nm
Vibration damper to crankshaft	M18 x 1.5 x 72 (1 ea.), Step 4: Counter screw torque at damper	Torque angle	180°
Pulley to power-steering/tandem pump	M8 x 16 (3 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Air-conditioning compressor to bracket for auxiliary units	M10 x 100 x 90 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	46 (34 ftlb.) Nm
Air-conditioning compressor to bracket for auxiliary units	M8 x 100 x 41 (2 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm
Temperature sensor to cylinder head	M14	Tightening torque	30 (22 ftlb.) Nm
Wire harness	M6	Tightening torque	12 (9 ftlb.) Nm
Wire harness to valve cover and eyelet	M6 x 20 (2 ea.); always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 (3 ftlb.) Nm
Wire harness to valve cover and eyelet	M6 x 20 (2 ea.); always use new aluminium screws	Final tightening	90°
Wire harness for ground point on cylinder head	M6	Tightening torque	12 (9 ftlb.) Nm
Wiring harness to chain housing cover	M6 x 20 (2 ea.); always use new aluminium screws	Initial tightening	4 (3 ftlb.) Nm
Wiring harness to chain housing cover	M6 x 20 (2 ea.); always use new aluminium screws	Final tightening	90°
B+ line to starter	M8 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	18 (13 ftlb.) Nm
Term. 50 line to starter	M6 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	6.5 (5 ftlb.) Nm
B+ line to generator	M8 (1 ea.)	Tightening torque	23 (17 ftlb.) Nm