1153 Thermostat And Coolant Lines
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B46 AND B48 ENGINES (COOPER S AND JCW):
11 53 THERMOSTAT AND COOLANT LINES - TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Coolant line to exhaust turbocharger | B42S2000/B46M0/O0/B48M0/O0 | M6 | Replace O-ring. | 10 Nm |
| 2AZ Coolant line to crankcase | B42S2000/B46M0/O0/B48M0/O0 | M6 | Replace O-ring. | 10 Nm |
| 3AZ Heat exchange module to crankcase | B42S2000/B46M0/O0/B48M0/O0 | M6 | 8 Nm | |
| 4AZ Coolant return line to exhaust turbocharger | B42S2000/B46M0/O0/B48M0/O0 | M6x12 | 8 Nm | |
| 5AZ Connecting bracket to engine block | B42S2000/B46M0/O0/B48M0/O0 | M6x25 | 8 Nm |