General notes — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A3 (8P, 2003–2012)

• Special tools named: VAS 5051

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• 03 - Brake electronics ABS/ESP Mark 60 or Mark 70
• 03 - Brake electronics ABS/ESP Mark 60

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

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.

📋 Procedure

1. Connect VAS 5051 and select "“Guided Fault Finding”".
2. Running gear
3. Brake system
4. 01 - Self-diagnosis compatible systems
5. 03 - Brake electronics ABS/ESP Mark 60 or Mark 70

6. J104 - Control unit for ABS, TCS and ESP, Functions
7. Check Tyre Pressure Loss Indicator.
8. Connect VAS 5051 and select "“Guided Fault Finding”".
9. Running gear
10. Brake system
11. 01 - Self-diagnosis compatible systems
12. 03 - Brake electronics ABS/ESP Mark 60
13. J104 - Control unit for ABS, TCS and ESP, Functions
14. Adapting tyre size

Other AUDI procedures

• Removing and installing toothed belt – Audi · 56 torque figures
• Removing engine – Audi A8 D3 · 41 torque figures
• Removing camshaft timing chain from camshafts – Audi A6/A7 C7 · 38 torque figures
• Installing engine – Audi A8 D4 · 36 torque figures
• Removing and installing camshaft timing chain · 29 torque figures
• Removing and installing main fuse holder – Audi R8
• Removing and installing transmission shaft (in engine) – Audi
• Removing and installing gearbox control unit
• Removing and installing upper longitudinal member (left-side)
• Adjusting Bowden cables for front lid lock – Audi R8