17 00 Coolant
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17 00 COOLANT TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Coolant hoses 32 ... 48 mm dia. | All | 2.5 N.m | ||
| 2AZ Bleeder screw (8 mm wrench size) on thermostat housing | All, without E46 | 8 N.m | ||
| Plastic vent screws on coolant lines | E46 | 2 -0.5/+1 N.m | ||
| 3AZ Level switch (30 mm wrench size) to coolant expansion tank | All | 3 N.m |