11 53 Thermostat and Connections (N52)
THERMOSTAT AND CONNECTIONS TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Thermostat housing to water pump | N52 | M6x25 | 8 Nm | |
| 2AZ Feed lines to crankcase | N52 | M6x16 | 9 Nm | |
| 3AZ Feed line to water pump | N52 | L42-48 | Hose clamp | 3 Nm |
| 4AZ Coolant hose to cylinder head | N52 | M6x25 | 8 Nm | |
| 5AZ Bracket, coolant hoses, to crankcase Aluminium screws/bolts are marked with blue paint. |
N52 | Replace screws Thread repairs exclusively with Al Helicoil. Jointing torque and angle of rotation must be observed without fail. |
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| Jointing torque | 4 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 45 ° |