Aligning tailpipe — AUDI
Aligning tailpipe on Audi: 6 steps, 1 torque figure, engines ASB, BMK, BNG, BPP. What to remove, what to tighten and to how many Nm, what to check after.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A6 C6 (4F, 2004–2011)
🔩 Torque settings
Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.
| Torque | Fastener / step |
|---|---|
| 25 Nm (18 lb-ft) | Tighten bolt connection |
ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.
📐 20 workshop diagrams for ASB
Real factory drawings for this job — timing marks, bolt locations and routing. Locked in the free view.
📋 Procedure
- Check clearance between tailpipes and bumper on both sides.
- Slacken bolt connection (arrow) on brace between exhaust pipes.
- Adjust the distance between the rear silencers.
- Tighten bolt connection to 25 Nm. — 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
- Check clearance (y) between tailpipes and bumper:
- If necessary, check whether the exhaust system is aligned free of stress .
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Who makes these pages, and how
TorqFix was built by a mechanic — after a 2,700 km drive with five roadside repairs that no diagnostic tool could explain.
The figures on this page come from manufacturer workshop documentation and are shown as they are. The page is assembled automatically from that data — it is not written by an AI. The AI works in the chat, where it answers for your specific car. It writes nothing here.
Variants of the same model differ. Cross-check torque against the factory manual for your engine before final tightening.
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