• N-044-520-3 Genuine VW/Audi exhaust stud, two threaded ends and central unthreaded section, original product photo
  • N-044-520-3 Genuine VW/Audi exhaust stud, two threaded ends and central unthreaded section, repeated original gallery photo 2
  • N-044-520-3 Genuine VW/Audi exhaust stud, two threaded ends and central unthreaded section, repeated original gallery photo 3
  • N-044-520-3 Genuine VW/Audi exhaust stud, two threaded ends and central unthreaded section, repeated original gallery photo 4
  • N-044-520-3 Genuine VW/Audi exhaust stud, two threaded ends and central unthreaded section, repeated original gallery photo 5
  • N-044-520-3 Genuine VW/Audi exhaust stud, two threaded ends and central unthreaded section, repeated original gallery photo 6
  • N-044-520-3 Genuine VW/Audi exhaust stud, two threaded ends and central unthreaded section, repeated original gallery photo 7
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N-044-520-3 Genuine VW/Audi Exhaust Stud

N-044-520-3 Genuine VW/Audi Exhaust Stud

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OVERVIEW

Genuine Engine and Exhaust Mounting Stud

The N-044-520-3 Genuine VW/Audi stud renews the original fastening point on the matched engine or exhaust assembly. The two threaded ends and central unthreaded section provide the geometry assigned to this OEM fastener. Depending on the engine, its catalogued use includes an exhaust manifold, turbocharger flange or connecting pipe. Confirm the position in the original diagram before ordering.

Technical Details

  • OEM part number: N-044-520-3.
  • Threaded exhaust stud; match N0445203 and the original installed dimensions. Public catalogs use different length designations, so no single overall length is assigned here.
  • Threaded stud with two threaded sections and a central plain section.
  • Supplied individually; nuts, gaskets and other mounting hardware are separate.
  • Application and required quantity depend on the original engine and exhaust arrangement.

The stud is not a universal replacement for every exhaust fastener on a compatible vehicle. Match the bore, complete part number, seating arrangement and original mounting location. A similar-looking stud can have a different installed depth or projecting threaded length.

Common Reasons to Replace

  • The original stud has broken during removal or exhaust service.
  • Threads are stripped, cross-threaded, corroded or otherwise damaged.
  • The stud is bent or missing.
  • A previous repair installed hardware of the wrong length or diameter.
  • The applicable repair procedure requires renewed mounting hardware.

Heat cycles and corrosion can make exhaust fasteners difficult to remove. Inspect the receiving threads and associated nuts during the repair. A new stud cannot correct a cracked flange, damaged gasket surface or stripped threaded hole. If an exhaust leak is present, identify the leaking joint and inspect the complete mounting arrangement.

Installation and Service Notes

Allow the exhaust to cool and follow the workshop procedure for access and removal. If a stud is broken, resolve the extraction and receiving-thread condition before installing the new part. Set the installed depth and use the correct nut and gasket arrangement for the application. Follow the specified sequence and tightening requirements; do not infer them from the M10 size alone.

The fastening count varies by assembly. For example, the catalogued 2.0T Eos and Mk5 GTI/Jetta turbo-to-downpipe connection uses four of this stud, but this listing supplies one. Do not apply that count to the VR6 manifold or other engine configurations without checking the original diagram.

Vehicle Fitment

Vehicle Model years Engine Configuration Application restrictions
Audi A3 2006–2013 2.0L turbocharged FSI or TSI gasoline 8P; FWD or quattro; Match original flange / fastening arrangement; not restricted by transmission in source Original engine/exhaust fastening position specifying N0445203. Position varies by engine; confirm full part number and original diagram. Other engine configurations excluded.
Audi A3 2006–2009 3.2L VR6 gasoline 8P; quattro; Match original flange / fastening arrangement; not restricted by transmission in source Original engine/exhaust fastening position specifying N0445203. Position varies by engine; confirm full part number and original diagram. Other engine configurations excluded.
Audi A4 1997–2001 1.8L turbocharged gasoline B5; Match original flange / fastening arrangement; not restricted by transmission in source Original engine/exhaust fastening position specifying N0445203. Position varies by engine; confirm full part number and original diagram. Other engine configurations excluded.
Audi A4 2002–2005 1.8L turbocharged gasoline B6; Match original flange / fastening arrangement; not restricted by transmission in source Original engine/exhaust fastening position specifying N0445203. Position varies by engine; confirm full part number and original diagram. Other engine configurations excluded.
Volkswagen Eos 2007–2015 2.0L turbocharged gasoline ; Match original flange / fastening arrangement; not restricted by transmission in source Original engine/exhaust fastening position specifying N0445203. Position varies by engine; confirm full part number and original diagram. Other engine configurations excluded.
Volkswagen GTI 2006–2009 2.0L turbocharged gasoline Mk5; Match original flange / fastening arrangement; not restricted by transmission in source Original engine/exhaust fastening position specifying N0445203. Position varies by engine; confirm full part number and original diagram. Other engine configurations excluded.
Volkswagen GTI 2010–2014 2.0L turbocharged gasoline Mk6; Match original flange / fastening arrangement; not restricted by transmission in source Original engine/exhaust fastening position specifying N0445203. Position varies by engine; confirm full part number and original diagram. Other engine configurations excluded.
Volkswagen Jetta GLI 2006–2009 2.0L turbocharged gasoline Mk5; Match original flange / fastening arrangement; not restricted by transmission in source Original engine/exhaust fastening position specifying N0445203. Position varies by engine; confirm full part number and original diagram. Other engine configurations excluded.
Volkswagen Passat 1998–2005 1.8L turbocharged gasoline B5 / B5.5; front-wheel drive; Match original flange / fastening arrangement; not restricted by transmission in source Original engine/exhaust fastening position specifying N0445203. Position varies by engine; confirm full part number and original diagram. Other engine configurations excluded.
Volkswagen Passat 2006–2010 2.0L turbocharged gasoline B6; front-wheel drive; Match original flange / fastening arrangement; not restricted by transmission in source Original engine/exhaust fastening position specifying N0445203. Position varies by engine; confirm full part number and original diagram. Other engine configurations excluded.
Volkswagen Passat 2006–2008 3.6L VR6 gasoline B6; FWD or 4Motion; Match original flange / fastening arrangement; not restricted by transmission in source Original engine/exhaust fastening position specifying N0445203. Position varies by engine; confirm full part number and original diagram. Other engine configurations excluded.
Volkswagen R32 2004 3.2L VR6 gasoline Mk4; 4Motion; Match original flange / fastening arrangement; not restricted by transmission in source Original engine/exhaust fastening position specifying N0445203. Position varies by engine; confirm full part number and original diagram. Other engine configurations excluded.
Volkswagen R32 2008 3.2L VR6 gasoline Mk5; 4Motion; Match original flange / fastening arrangement; not restricted by transmission in source Original engine/exhaust fastening position specifying N0445203. Position varies by engine; confirm full part number and original diagram. Other engine configurations excluded.
Volkswagen Cabrio 1995–2002 2.0L gasoline Mk3-based Cabrio; Match original flange / fastening arrangement; not restricted by transmission in source Original engine/exhaust fastening position specifying N0445203. Position varies by engine; confirm full part number and original diagram. Other engine configurations excluded.
Volkswagen Corrado 1990–1992 1.8L supercharged gasoline G60; Match original flange / fastening arrangement; not restricted by transmission in source Original engine/exhaust fastening position specifying N0445203. Position varies by engine; confirm full part number and original diagram. Other engine configurations excluded.
Volkswagen Tiguan 2009–2011 2.0L turbocharged TSI gasoline First-generation SUV; front-wheel drive; 6-speed manual Original turbocharger-to-downpipe fastening position specifying N0445203. Match original flange and stud; nuts and gasket supplied separately.
Volkswagen Tiguan 2012–2017 2.0L turbocharged TSI gasoline First-generation SUV; front-wheel drive; 6-speed automatic Original turbocharger-to-downpipe fastening position specifying N0445203. Match original flange and stud; nuts and gasket supplied separately.
Volkswagen CC 2013 2.0L turbocharged TSI gasoline Sedan; front-wheel drive; 6-speed manual Original turbocharger-to-downpipe fastening position specifying N0445203. Match original flange and stud; nuts and gasket supplied separately.

Ordering Notes

Confirm the VIN, engine and exact mounting point. No strength class, thread pitch, material, torque or shipping weight is assigned without a verified exact-part specification. The seven-image gallery repeats the available original archive photograph with distinct descriptive metadata. Repeated photographs do not indicate a multi-piece stud kit.