11 62 Exhaust manifold
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EXHAUST MANIFOLD SPECIFICATION
| Application | Type | Thread | Tightening Specification | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Exhaust manifold to cylinder head Coat screw connections with CRC copper paste | All | M6 | Replace nuts | 10 Nm |
| M50 / M52 / M52TU/M54/ M56 / S52 / S50 US | M7 | Replace nuts | 20 Nm | |
| All /others | M7 | Replace nuts | 15 Nm | |
| M10 | M8 | Upper row of staybolts installed with bolt cement | ||
| 23 Nm | ||||
| M21 | M8 | 12 Nm | ||
| Replace nuts Retighten after 2000 km Slacken nuts by a 1/4 turn | ||||
| 12 Nm | ||||
| M41 /M47/ M47TU/M51 / M57 / M57TU | M8 | Replace nuts | 20 Nm | |
| All /others | M8 | Replace nuts | 23 Nm |