APR
APR Gen 5 Haldex Upgraded Pressure Relief Valve Spring - Stage 2
Special Order
This part is still available to order. Once you place your order, we’ll submit it directly to APR, and they’ll ship it straight to you.
Delivery times can vary depending on the brand, so we can’t guarantee an exact arrival date. What we can guarantee is that we’ll stay on top of your order, monitor its progress, and keep you updated until it reaches your door.
Special-order items are typically not kept in stock by most retailers. By ordering through us, your order is placed directly with APR, assuring you get the part as quickly as possible.
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The APR Stage 2 Spring Upgrade for Haldex is the hardware component that unlocks the full potential of APR’s AWD controller calibration for Gen 5 Haldex. Engineered as a direct replacement for the factory clutch pressure relief spring, this precision-calibrated upgrade enables significantly higher achievable clamping pressures under increased torque demand while maintaining OEM-level drivability and system integrity. When paired with APR Stage 2 software for Haldex, the upgraded spring supports dramatically increased clutch pressure during high-load conditions, improving torque transfer to the rear axle and delivering faster, more consistent AWD engagement during aggressive launches and performance driving. The result is improved traction, stronger launches, and enhanced confidence when putting power to the pavement. Unlike spring-only solutions that require disassembling and modifying the factory valve assembly, the APR Stage 2 hardware is engineered as a simple, direct replacement component minimizing installation complexity while preserving factory safeguards and control architecture. Designed to work seamlessly within the OEM Haldex control strategy, the APR Stage 2 Spring Upgrade completes a fully integrated drivetrain performance solution allowing increased torque capability without compromising daily drivability or long-term reliability.
Installation Instructions- Our instrumented Haldex unit achieved 22+ Bar clutch pressure increase over Stage 1 & nearly 30 Bar over stock
- APR Stage 2 Spring Upgrade for Haldex is supplied as a fully assembled, direct replacement part.
- Increased pressure means an increase in torque capacity transferrable through the Haldex unit
- APR recommends the proper APR Service Kit for Haldex when installing spring upgrade
- Stage 2 requires only a simple spring change & software flash!
This Part Fits:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | Audi | A3 Quattro | Base |
| 2015-2019 | Audi | A3 Quattro | Premium |
| 2015-2019 | Audi | A3 Quattro | Premium Plus |
| 2015-2019 | Audi | A3 Quattro | Prestige |
| 2017-2019 | Audi | RS3 | Base |
| 2015-2019 | Audi | S3 | Premium Plus |
| 2015-2019 | Audi | S3 | Prestige |
| 2014-2019 | Audi | TTS Quattro | Base |
| 2019 | Volkswagen | Arteon | SE |
| 2019 | Volkswagen | Arteon | SE R-Line |
| 2019 | Volkswagen | Arteon | SEL |
| 2019 | Volkswagen | Arteon | SEL Premium |
| 2019 | Volkswagen | Arteon | SEL Premium R-Line |
| 2019 | Volkswagen | Arteon | SEL R-Line |
| 2012-2013,2015-2019 | Volkswagen | Golf R | Base |
| 2018 | Volkswagen | Passat | GT |
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Passat | Limited Edition |
| 2016-2018 | Volkswagen | Passat | R-Line |
| 2015-2018 | Volkswagen | Passat | S |
| 2015-2018 | Volkswagen | Passat | SE |
| 2019 | Volkswagen | Passat | SE R-Line |
| 2016 | Volkswagen | Passat | SEL |
| 2015-2018 | Volkswagen | Passat | SEL Premium |
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Passat | Sport |
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Passat | TDI SE |
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Passat | TDI SEL Premium |
| 2015,2019 | Volkswagen | Passat | Wolfsburg Edition |
| 2015-2016 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | R-Line |
| 2015-2016 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | S |
| 2015-2016 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | SE |
| 2015-2016 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | SEL |
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