Turbocharger - Tightening Sequence

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Fig 1: Identifying Turbocharger Tightening Sequence

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-- Tighten the bolts -1 through 5- in 4 stages as follows:

-- 1. Tighten the bolts to 5 Nm.

-- 2. Tighten the bolts to 12 Nm.

-- 3. Tighten the bolts to 16 Nm.

-- 4. Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm.