Tightening Specifications For Exhaust Manifold/Turbocharger

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Fig 1: Exhaust Manifold/Turbocharger Tightening Sequence

Courtesy of PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC.

1-9 - Nut, M8 Initial tightening: → Initial tightening: 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)
1-9 - Nut, M8 Final tightening: → Final tightening: 27 Nm (20 ftlb.)

Tightening sequence 1 to 9 for both cylinder banks - always starting at the timing-case cover!