11 53 Thermostat and Connections
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - THERMOSTAT AND CONNECTIONS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Aluminum screws/bolts are permitted with and without color coding (blue). |
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 | ||||
| Angle of rotation | 45 ° | ||||