AUDI / SEAT BWE — 2L Engine
2L · 200 hp
Engine overview
Vehicles with this engine
Torque figures by job
From the step-by-step procedures for this engine — each figure sits in the step that uses it.
- 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts (1) for coolant pump to
- 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) — Fit new bolts (3) and tighten to
- 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) — Repeat measurement (tighten bolts on drive plate to
- 10 Nm (7.4 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts to
- 8 Nm (5.9 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts to
- 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft) — Pre-tighten bolts (1
- 45 Nm (33 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts securing sump to gearbox to
- 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts M10 (arrows) to
- 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts (1
- 15 Nm (11 lb-ft) — Tighten bolts to
- 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft) — Tighten to
Factory specifications
Values from the manufacturer documentation for this engine.
Engine (general)
| Engine code | BWE |
| Capacity | 1984 cc |
| Idle speed | 550 - 800 rpm |
| Normal | 11.0 - 14.0 bar |
| Minimum | 7.0 bar |
| Differential limit between cylinders | < 3.0 bar |
| Oil pressure | 1.2-1.6 bar/rpm |
| Oil pressure | 2.7-4.5 / 2000 bar/rpm |
Engine (petrol)
| Fuel system (make and type) | Motronic MED |
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Firing order | 1 - 3 - 4 - 2 |
| Spark plugs (make and type) | VW/Audi 101 905 631 B Bosch F6KPP 332S |
| Spark plug gap | 0.9 - 1.1 mm |
| Fuel pump pressure | 4.0 - 6.0 bar |
| Fuel pump pressure | 40 - 120 bar |
| Lambda | 0.97 – 1.03 |
| CO at fast-idle speed | < 0.3 % |
Cooling system
| Cap pressure | 1.4 - 1.6 bar |
| Thermostat opens at | 75 °C |
| Thermostat fully open at | 85 °C |
Electrical
| Battery | 68 Ah |
| Alternator | 140 A |
Capacities
| Engine sump, incl. filter | 4.5 l |
| CVT transmission | 01J (Multitronic) |
| Gearbox refill | 4.5-5.0 l |
| Differential, front | 1.3 l |
| Manual transmission | 01X / 02X |
| Gearbox refill | 01X: 3.0 02X: 3.5 l |
| Differential, 4WD rear | 0AR: 0.9 l |
| Automatic transmission | 09L |
| Gearbox refill | 9.8 l |
| Differential, 4WD front | 1.1 l |
| Transfer box | 0.55 l |
| Differential, 4WD rear | 0AR (with 09L, 02X) l |
| Air-conditioner refrigerant | 500 ± 20 g |
| Air-conditioner compressor oil | 120 ± 10 ml |
Torque settings
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 1 | 40 Nm |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 2 | 90 ° |
| Cylinder head bolts — Stage 3 | 90 ° |
| Oxygen sensor | 55 Nm |
| Knock sensor | 20 Nm |
| Spark plugs | 30 Nm |
| Main bearing cap — Stage 1 | 65 Nm |
| Main bearing cap — Stage 2 | 90 ° |
| Big-end bearing cap — Stage 1 | 30 Nm |
| Big-end bearing cap — Stage 2 | 90 ° |
| Oil plug | 30 Nm |
| Front hub | M14: 115 Nm + 180° M16: 200 Nm + 180° |
| Rear hub | 200 Nm + 180° |
| Wheel bolts | 120 Nm |
Emissions
| Emission code | 70/220*2003/76B |
| Emission standard | Euro 4 |
| CO2 average | 194 - 199 g/km |
| CO | 0.636 g/km |
| HC | 0.038 g/km |
| NOx | 0.018 g/km |
| CO2 average | 184 - 192 g/km |
| CO | 0.610 g/km |
| HC | 0.059 g/km |
| NOx | 0.017 g/km |
| CO2 average | 209 - 216 g/km |
| CO | 0.634 g/km |
| HC | 0.034 g/km |
| NOx | 0.019 g/km |
| CO2 average | 224 - 233 g/km |
| CO | 0.617 g/km |
| HC | 0.061 g/km |
| NOx | 0.024 g/km |
| CO2 average | 197 - 204 g/km |
| CO | 0.402 g/km |
| HC | 0.047 g/km |
| NOx | 0.020 g/km |
| CO2 average | 190 - 199 g/km |
| CO | 0.418 g/km |
Engine codes in the same family
The same code prefix usually means the same block with a different output, fuel or model year. Procedures are often shared — check the code on the engine plate.
Workshop procedures for this engine
Step-by-step procedures from the workshop database, carrying 19 torque figures.
- Removing cylinder head · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing vacuum unit for turbocharger · 3 torque figures
- Removing and installing camshaft adjuster · 1 torque figures
- Checking fuel pressure sender G247 · 3 torque figures
- Adjusting vacuum unit for turbocharger
- Valve gear - exploded view · 4 torque figures
- Part I: Sump, balance shaft assembly - exploded view · 4 torque figures
- Renewing crankshaft oil seal - pulley end · 2 torque figures
- Removing and installing intake manifold with fuel rail
- Renewing engine control unit J623
- Removing and installing oil filter bracket
- Checking fuel pump delivery rate - vehicles with 4-cylinder TFSI engine
- Checking fuel pressure and residual pressure (up to high-pressure pump)
- Removing and installing front exhaust pipe
- Removing and installing catalytic converter
- Removing and installing engine oil cooler
- Renewing combustion chamber ring seal (teflon ring seal)
- Removing and installing camshaft control valve 1N205 · 1 torque figures
- Removing and installing fuel rail
- Checking fuel pump delivery rate - vehicles with 8-cylinder FSI engine
- Checking fuel pump control unit J538 - vehicles with 4-cylinder TFSI engine
- Removing and installing ignition coils with output stages
- Removing and installing balance shaft assembly with oil pump
- Checking fuel pump delivery rate - vehicles with 6-cylinder FSI engine
- Removing and installing engine cover panel
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