{"product_id":"n-015-401-3-genuine-vw-audi-flat-washer-8-4x21x4","title":"N-015-401-3 Genuine VW\/Audi Flat Washer 8.4x21x4","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOriginal flat washer for specified mounting joints\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe N-015-401-3 Genuine VW\/Audi flat washer is used where the original mounting diagram calls for this exact washer. Its 8.4 mm bore, 21 mm outside diameter and 4 mm thickness define a substantial bearing piece that must be matched to the original joint. Confirm the attachment position before ordering: the applications below include specific Audi support arrangements and the manual convertible-top strut assembly on older Volkswagen convertibles, plus specified cylinder-head stud positions on the listed air-cooled Volkswagen engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal number:\u003c\/strong\u003e N-015-401-3 \/ N0154013.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInside diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.4 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutside diameter:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 mm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e flat washer with parallel bearing faces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e one washer. Bolts, nuts, retaining clips and supports are sold separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA washer’s outside diameter and thickness can affect the bearing area, spacing and assembled height of a joint. Another washer that fits over the same fastener is not automatically an equivalent replacement. Retain the specified stack and original attachment design.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon reasons to replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMissing washer:\u003c\/strong\u003e earlier repair work may leave a mounting joint or retaining stack incomplete.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeformation or surface damage:\u003c\/strong\u003e a bent, dished or damaged bearing face may not sit correctly against the adjoining component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrosion:\u003c\/strong\u003e significant corrosion can damage the washer or its contact surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncorrect substitute:\u003c\/strong\u003e a thinner washer or one with a different outside diameter may alter spacing and contact at the original joint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupport or strut service:\u003c\/strong\u003e inspect the washer and adjoining fasteners when the specified mounting assembly is dismantled.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eInspect the complete joint rather than assuming a new washer will correct a loose support or worn retaining arrangement. Repair damaged brackets, fastener threads or mounting surfaces before reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the listed air-cooled engines, this washer provides the specified bearing surface beneath an 8 mm cylinder-head stud nut. Inspect removed washers for distortion or damaged bearing faces during head service. Verify the installed stud diameter and original hardware arrangement, particularly on rebuilt engines, and follow the engine-specific head-tightening sequence. The washer does not repair a pulled case stud or damaged cylinder-head seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFitment data sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVehicle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel years\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication restrictions\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2002–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8L turbo gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB6 Sedan \/ Avant; 2005 B6 body only; Original transmission support configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal support\/crossmember washer positions specifying N-015-401-3; confirm the complete mounting arrangement.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2003–2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.8L turbo gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB6 Cabriolet; Original transmission support configuration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal support\/crossmember washer positions specifying N-015-401-3.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2002–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0L V6 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB6 Sedan \/ Avant; front-wheel drive only; 2005 B6 body only; Front-wheel drive; excludes quattro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal support\/crossmember washer positions specifying N-015-401-3.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi A4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2003–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0L V6 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB6 Cabriolet; front-wheel drive only; Front-wheel drive; excludes quattro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal support\/crossmember washer positions specifying N-015-401-3.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi S4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2004–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2L V8 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB6 Sedan \/ Avant; quattro; 2005 B6 body only; Manual transmission only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal support\/crossmember washer positions specifying N-015-401-3; excludes automatic-transmission mounting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAudi S4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2004–2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2L V8 gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB6 Cabriolet; quattro; Manual transmission only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal support\/crossmember washer positions specifying N-015-401-3; excludes automatic-transmission mounting.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Rabbit Convertible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1980–1984\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine independent at this body attachment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMk1 Convertible; Transmission not applicable to the manual convertible-top support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManually operated convertible-top strut assembly only. Washer used with the original strut, compensating piece and retaining clip; excludes different powered-top assemblies.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Cabriolet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1985–1993\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEngine independent at this body attachment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMk1 Convertible; Transmission not applicable to the manual convertible-top support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eManually operated convertible-top strut assembly only. Confirm the original strut retention arrangement; excludes different powered-top assemblies.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1977\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6L air-cooled gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic sedan \/ Super Beetle; factory air-cooled configuration; Engine hardware dependent; verify installed cylinder-head studs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCylinder-head nut washer only on the original arrangement specifying this washer and 8 mm studs. Excludes 10 mm studs, Type 4 engines and incompatible replacement engine hardware.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Beetle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1979\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6L air-cooled gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClassic convertible; factory air-cooled configuration; Engine hardware dependent; verify installed cylinder-head studs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCylinder-head nut washer only on the original arrangement specifying this washer and 8 mm studs. Excludes 10 mm studs, Type 4 engines and incompatible replacement engine hardware.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Karmann Ghia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1974\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6L air-cooled gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoupe \/ convertible; Engine hardware dependent; verify installed cylinder-head studs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCylinder-head nut washer only on the original arrangement specifying this washer and 8 mm studs. Excludes 10 mm studs, Type 4 engines and incompatible replacement engine hardware.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolkswagen Type 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1971–1973\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.6L air-cooled gasoline\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFastback \/ Squareback; Engine hardware dependent; verify installed cylinder-head studs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCylinder-head nut washer only on the original arrangement specifying this washer and 8 mm studs. Excludes 10 mm studs, Type 4 engines and incompatible replacement engine hardware.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eApplication and installation notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eMatch N-015-401-3 to the original diagram for the vehicle identification number and attachment. Audi transmission-support applications can depend on engine, drive configuration and transmission type. The 3.0L profiles listed here are front-wheel drive, and the listed S4 support profiles require a manual transmission. Do not extend those restrictions to unlisted support arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the Volkswagen manual convertible-top strut assembly, preserve the original washer, compensating-piece and retaining-clip arrangement. Order the quantity needed for the serviced attachment; this item is a single washer and not a complete top-strut kit. Support the top correctly during service and follow the original repair procedure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFit the washer with the specified mating hardware and tightening sequence. Do not add extra washers to compensate for a damaged component or an incorrect fastener length. Check that the completed assembly has its intended seating and clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Genuine VW\/Audi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48014367686833,"sku":"N-015-401-3","price":1.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/1379\/3201\/files\/n-015-401-3-genuine-vw-audi-1.jpg?v=1791601037","url":"https:\/\/hstuning.com\/products\/n-015-401-3-genuine-vw-audi-flat-washer-8-4x21x4","provider":"HS Tuning ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}