OVERVIEW
Genuine VW/Audi M5 Combination Head Bolt
N-107-452-01 is the genuine M5 × 16mm combination head fastener used at specified mounting points in the matched Audi assemblies below. The pictured bolt has the original broad bearing surface beneath its hexagonal head. This listing supplies one individual bolt; instrument clusters, brackets, consoles and trim components are separate.
Technical details
- OEM number: N-107-452-01 / N10745201.
- Confirmed catalog specification: M5 × 16mm.
- Part type: Hexagon head combination fastener with the original integrated bearing arrangement.
- Quantity: One bolt per purchased unit.
- Confirmed uses: Assigned instrument-panel, instrument-cluster, armrest, rear-console and radio-bracket fastening points as specified for each application below.
- Application control: Original part number, mounting position, receiving thread and factory hardware arrangement.
The head and bearing surface distribute the clamp load at the assigned mounting point. Thread diameter alone does not establish compatibility: length, head clearance and the way the bolt bears on the component must also match the original joint. An unrelated M5 bolt can bottom out or interfere with surrounding parts even if it threads into the hole.
This is fastening hardware. It does not replace an electrical connector, mounting bracket, trim clip or damaged threaded insert. Its appearance and use in an instrument-cluster diagram do not make it suitable for every screw in the dashboard. No universal torque value or unsupported coating grade is specified.
Common reasons to replace
Replace a bolt that is missing, bent, deeply corroded, stripped at the thread, or damaged at the drive surface. Replacement may also be appropriate when a previous repair used the wrong fastener or when the applicable factory procedure requires renewed hardware after removal.
Investigate a loose component or dashboard rattle before replacing hardware. Cracked mounting tabs, damaged receiving threads, missing trim clips and an incorrectly seated component require their own correction. A new bolt cannot restore a broken mounting boss, and overtightening can make the damage worse. Electrical faults in an instrument cluster are separate from the mechanical attachment.
Fitment
The table identifies the confirmed fastening points and retains body-style restrictions. Match the installed component and original mounting arrangement. A supplier may label this common fastener as a console bolt even when the relevant diagram uses it as a cluster screw; the actual fastening location in the table controls compatibility.
| Vehicle | Model years | Engine | Configuration | Application restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A3 Cabriolet | 2015 | 1.8L turbocharged gasoline inline-four | 8V convertible; front-wheel drive; No transmission-specific restriction listed for the confirmed bracket attachment | Original instrument-panel cross-member / bracket fastening point requiring N10745201. Convertible arrangement only; do not transfer this bracket-specific entry to the TDI sedan diagram or every interior screw. |
| Audi Q7 | 2017–2019 | 3.0L supercharged gasoline V6 | 4M SUV; quattro; matched factory instrument cluster; No transmission-specific restriction listed for the confirmed cluster attachment | Instrument cluster fastening screw, diagram position 3; original M5 × 16mm attachment only. Confirm cluster mounting arrangement. Not a general screw for adjacent switches or the head-up display. |
| Audi Q7 | 2017–2019 | 2.0L turbocharged gasoline inline-four | 4M SUV; quattro; matched factory instrument cluster; No transmission-specific restriction listed for the confirmed cluster attachment | Instrument cluster fastening screw, diagram position 3; original M5 × 16mm attachment only. Confirm cluster mounting arrangement. Not a general screw for adjacent switches or the head-up display. |
| Audi Q3 | 2021 | 2.0L turbo gasoline | F3 SUV, quattro | Armrest mount assembly bolt, diagram position 4, M5 × 16. |
| Audi A8 quattro | 2023 | 3.0L turbo gasoline mild hybrid | D5 sedan | Assigned lower rear console base or upper rear table/cup holder fastening point; match equipped rear console configuration. |
| Audi e-tron Sportback | 2021 | Battery electric | Sportback quattro | Radio mounting bracket bolt only, diagram position 3; match original bracket. |
| Audi e-tron S Sportback | 2023 | Battery electric | S Sportback quattro | Radio mounting bracket bolt only, diagram position 3; match original bracket. |
| Audi Q8 e-tron Sportback | 2025 | Battery electric | Sportback quattro | Radio mounting bracket bolt only, diagram position 3; match original bracket. |
Installation and service guidance
Follow the factory access and electrical precautions for the assembly being serviced. Record the original fastener positions before removing dashboard trim or an instrument cluster. Keep fasteners separate so bolts of different lengths are returned to the correct locations, and protect wiring and connectors while supporting the component.
Inspect the mounting tab and receiving thread, then start the replacement bolt by hand to avoid cross-threading. Seat the component correctly before tightening the bolt to the procedure for that specific joint. Do not add extra washers or substitute a longer bolt to compensate for damaged hardware. Verify that the component is secure, wiring is routed correctly and removed trim has been refitted without trapped harnesses.