Radiator, expansion tank (B36, B37, B38, B46, B47, B48)
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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONS - RADIATOR, EXPANSION TANK
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Fan cowl on radiator | B36/B37/B38/B46/B47/B48 | 8 Nm | ||
| 2AZ Radiator to charge air cooler | B36/B37/B38/B46/B47/B48 | 8 Nm | ||
| 3AZ Expansion tank to body | B36/B37/B38/B46/B47/B48 | M6x20 | 9 Nm | |
| 4AZ Lid to expansion tank | B37/B47 | 11 Nm | ||
| B36/B38/B46/B48 | 6 Nm | |||
| 5AZ Fixture to lock support | B36/B37/B38/B46/B47/B48 | M6 nut | 12 Nm | |
| 6AZ Fixture to lock support | B36/B37/B38/B46/B47/B48 | M6x20 | 12 Nm | |
| 7AZ Top connection on lock support | B36/B37/B38/B46/B47/B48 | M6x20 | 8 Nm | |
| 8AZ Lock support to spring strut dome | B36/B37/B38/B46/B47/B48 | M8 | 19 Nm | |
| 9AZ Cross connection to adapter of front axle support | B36/B37/B38/B46/B47/B48 | Renew screws. | 12 Nm | |
| 10AZ Cover to spring strut dome/Partition wall engine compartment | B36/B37/B38/B46/B47/B48 | 3 Nm | ||
| 11AZ Outsourced cooler front left in the wheel arch | B48 JCW | M6 | 8 Nm |