OVERVIEW
Genuine Socket Head Fastening Bolt
The N-014-723-6 Genuine VW/Audi socket head bolt restores the specified fastener at the matching factory attachment point. Its M10 thread size, 30 mm nominal length and internal hex drive must match the original joint. This listing supplies one bolt; washers, nuts, brackets and mounts are separate.
Technical Details
- Original part number: N-014-723-6.
- Catalog size: M10 × 30 mm.
- Head and drive: cylindrical socket head with internal hex drive.
- Quantity supplied: one individual bolt.
- Application varies by vehicle and fastening position.
The nominal bolt length is measured beneath the head. A similar-looking fastener with a different length can provide insufficient thread engagement or bottom out before the joint clamps correctly. Do not select hardware from thread diameter alone; match the complete part number and original repair diagram.
Cataloged applications include transmission mount bracket fasteners on C5 A6 and allroad 2.7T configurations, and differential input flange housing attachment on specified quattro models. The listed 1990 Passat 9A engine also uses this bolt in the original air-conditioning compressor mounting arrangement. Other listed vehicles use this standard hardware in different positions. The table establishes vehicle profiles, while the original diagram establishes the exact attachment point.
Common Reasons to Replace
- The internal hex drive is rounded or damaged, preventing proper tool engagement.
- The threads are damaged, corroded or contaminated beyond the repair procedure's permitted condition.
- The original bolt is missing after mount, bracket or related assembly service.
- A previous repair installed a bolt with the wrong length or head design.
- The applicable workshop procedure requires replacement when the joint is opened.
Movement or noise at a mounting joint can also result from a worn mount, damaged bracket or stripped mating threads. Inspect the complete assembly before replacing its hardware. A new bolt will not restore a damaged threaded housing or compensate for an incorrect washer arrangement.
Installation and Service Notes
Support the component according to the repair procedure before removing mount or bracket fasteners. Check the original bolt position, washers and any specified locking treatment. Use a correctly fitting internal hex bit and keep it fully engaged to protect the drive recess.
Apply the vehicle-specific tightening procedure for the exact joint. Thread size alone does not establish torque, torque-angle requirements or whether the bolt is reusable. Do not add an assumed lubricant or locking compound; follow the workshop instructions for the original attachment point. Verify that the bolt clamps the intended components without bottoming out.
Vehicle Fitment
Match the model year, engine and configuration below, then confirm the original fastening position by VIN and repair diagram. This bolt is not a universal replacement for every M10 fastener on the vehicle.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi 100 | 1989–1991 | 2.3L five-cylinder gasoline | C3; front-wheel drive or quattro; Match the original fastening position; transmission not separately restricted in catalog | Original fastening positions requiring N-014-723-6. Match the original diagram and bolt length; other locations may use different hardware. |
| Audi 100 | 1992–1994 | 2.8L V6 gasoline | C4; front-wheel drive or quattro; Match the original fastening position; transmission not separately restricted in catalog | Original fastening positions requiring N-014-723-6. Match the original diagram and bolt length; other locations may use different hardware. |
| Audi 200 | 1989–1990 | 2.2L 10-valve turbocharged five-cylinder gasoline | C3; quattro; Match the original fastening position; transmission not separately restricted in catalog | Original fastening positions requiring N-014-723-6. Match the original diagram and bolt length; other locations may use different hardware. |
| Audi 200 | 1991 | 2.2L 20-valve turbocharged five-cylinder gasoline | C3; quattro; Match the original fastening position; transmission not separately restricted in catalog | Original fastening positions requiring N-014-723-6. Match the original diagram and bolt length; other locations may use different hardware. |
| Audi A4 | 1997–2001 | 1.8L turbocharged gasoline | B5; front-wheel drive or quattro; Match the original fastening position; transmission not separately restricted in catalog | Original fastening positions requiring N-014-723-6. Match the original diagram and bolt length; other locations may use different hardware. |
| Audi A4 | 1996–1997 | 2.8L 12-valve V6 gasoline | B5; front-wheel drive or quattro; Match the original fastening position; transmission not separately restricted in catalog | Original fastening positions requiring N-014-723-6. Match the original diagram and bolt length; other locations may use different hardware. |
| Audi A4 | 1998–2001 | 2.8L 30-valve V6 gasoline | B5; front-wheel drive or quattro; Match the original fastening position; transmission not separately restricted in catalog | Original fastening positions requiring N-014-723-6. Match the original diagram and bolt length; other locations may use different hardware. |
| Audi S4 | 2000–2002 | 2.7L twin-turbocharged V6 gasoline | B5; quattro; Match the original fastening position; transmission not separately restricted in catalog | Original fastening positions requiring N-014-723-6. Match the original diagram and bolt length; other locations may use different hardware. |
| Audi A4 | 2002–2005 | 3.0L V6 gasoline | B6; quattro Sedan or Avant; Match the original fastening position; transmission not separately restricted in catalog | Original fastening positions requiring N-014-723-6. Match the original diagram and bolt length; other locations may use different hardware. |
| Audi S4 | 1992–1994 | 2.2L 20-valve turbocharged five-cylinder gasoline | C4; quattro; Match the original fastening position; transmission not separately restricted in catalog | Original fastening positions requiring N-014-723-6. Match the original diagram and bolt length; other locations may use different hardware. |
| Audi A6 | 2000–2004 | 2.7L twin-turbocharged V6 gasoline | C5; quattro; Match the original fastening position; transmission not separately restricted in catalog | Original transmission mount bracket fastening positions requiring this exact M10x30 bolt. Match the transmission, bracket and bolt position. |
| Audi A6 | 2000–2004 | 4.2L V8 gasoline | C5; quattro; Match the original fastening position; transmission not separately restricted in catalog | Original fastening positions requiring N-014-723-6. Match the original diagram and bolt length; other locations may use different hardware. |
| Audi A6 | 1998–2001 | 2.8L V6 gasoline | C5; front-wheel drive or quattro; Match the original fastening position; transmission not separately restricted in catalog | Original fastening positions requiring N-014-723-6. Match the original diagram and bolt length; other locations may use different hardware. |
| Audi A6 | 2002–2004 | 3.0L V6 gasoline | C5; front-wheel drive or quattro; Match the original fastening position; transmission not separately restricted in catalog | Original fastening positions requiring N-014-723-6. Match the original diagram and bolt length; other locations may use different hardware. |
| Audi allroad | 2001–2005 | 2.7L twin-turbocharged V6 gasoline | C5; quattro; Match the original fastening position; transmission not separately restricted in catalog | Original transmission mount bracket fastening positions requiring this exact M10x30 bolt. Match the transmission, bracket and bolt position. |
| Audi 80 | 1988–1992 | 2.0L four-cylinder gasoline | B3; front-wheel drive; Match the original fastening position and transmission | Original fastener positions specified for N-014-723-6. Quattro differential input flange housing is a cataloged application; confirm the exact diagram. |
| Audi 80 | 1988–1991 | 2.3L five-cylinder gasoline | B3; quattro; Match the original fastening position and transmission | Original fastener positions specified for N-014-723-6. Quattro differential input flange housing is a cataloged application; confirm the exact diagram. |
| Audi 90 | 1988–1992 | 2.3L 10-valve five-cylinder gasoline | B3; front-wheel drive or quattro; Match the original fastening position and transmission | Original fastener positions specified for N-014-723-6. Quattro differential input flange housing is a cataloged application; confirm the exact diagram. |
| Audi 90 | 1990–1992 | 2.3L 20-valve five-cylinder gasoline | B3; quattro; Match the original fastening position and transmission | Original fastener positions specified for N-014-723-6. Quattro differential input flange housing is a cataloged application; confirm the exact diagram. |
| Audi 90 | 1993–1995 | 2.8L V6 gasoline | B4; front-wheel drive or quattro; Match the original fastening position and transmission | Original fastener positions specified for N-014-723-6. Quattro differential input flange housing is a cataloged application; confirm the exact diagram. |
| Volkswagen Passat | 1998–2005 | 1.8L turbocharged gasoline | B5 / B5.5; front-wheel drive; Match the original fastening position and transmission | Original fastening positions requiring this exact M10x30 bolt; the catalog's 1.8T 4Motion profile is excluded. |
| Volkswagen Passat | 1990 | 2.0L 16-valve gasoline; 9A | B3 Sedan / Wagon; front-wheel drive; factory air conditioning; Engine accessory mounting position; match original compressor bracket | Original refrigerant-compressor mounting arrangement, illustration 58-00 position 20. Two M10×30 socket-head bolts per illustrated assembly; sold individually. Requires the original 9A bracket and compressor arrangement. |
