17 11 Radiator and Mounting Parts
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RADIATOR AND MOUNTING PARTS-TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ | Radiator to body | ||||
| self-tapping screw | All | B6.3 | 9 Nm | ||
| All | M6 | 10 Nm | |||
| 2AZ | Drain plug to radiator | All | 2.5 Nm | ||
| 3AZ | Temperature switch to radiator (91°C/99°C) max. | All | 15 Nm | ||
| 4AZ | Expansion tank to body | All | 9 Nm | ||
| M57TU/E65 | 4 Nm | ||||
| 5AZ | Radiator on module carrier | E46 | 4 + 1 Nm | ||
| 6AZ | Retaining plate, expansion tank, to radiator | E46 | 4 + 1 Nm | ||
| 7AZ | Fan cowl on radiator | E46 | 4 + 1 Nm | ||
| 8AZ | Plug in radiator (temperature switch omitted) | E36/7/M54 | M14 x 1.5 | 15 Nm | |
| 9AZ | Mounting plate to radiator | M57TU/E65 | 4.5 Nm | ||
| 10AZ | Radiator bracket | All | 2.5 Nm | ||