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Torque Values

Tightening Torque
Generator to cylinder block 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) M8
Oil inlet pipe to cylinder block, banjo screw 28 Nm (21 ft. lbs.) M12 x 1.5
Coolant thermostat to cylinder block 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.) M6
Oil hole plug (end of cylinder block) 60 Nm (44 ft. lbs.) M16 x 1.5
Oil hole plug (on cylinder block) 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.) M10 x 1
Cooling jacket plug (rear of cylinder block) 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.) M22 x 1.5
Oil cooler unit to cylinder block 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.) M8
Ventilation pipe to engine block 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.) M6
Block heater to engine block 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.) M6
A/C compressor to cylinder block 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) M8
Cylinder head to cylinder block, step 1 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.) M11
Cylinder head to cylinder block, step 2 75° (75°) M11
Cylinder head to cylinder block, step 3 80° (80°) M11
Connecting rod bearing cap 25 + 100° Nm (18 + 100° ft. lbs.) M9
Carrier plate to crankshaft with 74 96 292 Thread locking adhesive 53 + 25° Nm (39 + 25° ft. lbs.) M10
Crankshaft pulley centre bolt 100 + 75° Nm (74 + 75° ft. lbs.) M14

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