Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Volkswagen GTI and 2008 Volkswagen GTI. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Component |
Fastener Size |
Nm |
| After Run Coolant Pump Bracket to Bracket Bolt |
- |
8 |
| After Run Coolant Pump Bracket to Upper Oil Pan Bolt |
- |
40 |
| Connecting Piece to Coolant Pump Bolt |
- |
9 |
| Coolant Expansion Tank Bolt |
- |
5 |
| Coolant Fan to Fan Shroud Nut |
- |
10 |
| Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Retaining Plate to Coolant Pump Bolt |
- |
4 |
| Fan Shroud to Radiator Bolt |
- |
5 |
| Front Coolant Pipe Bolt |
- |
3.5 |
| Radiator to Charge Air Pipe Bolt |
- |
5 |
| Small Coolant Pipe Bolt |
- |
9 |
| Toothed Belt Drive Gear to Balance Shaft Bolt 1, 2 |
- |
10 + 90° |
| Toothed Belt Guard to Coolant Pump Bolt |
- |
9 |
Coolant Pump Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification
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-- Tighten the bolts in sequence -1 through 5- to 9 Nm.