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Fastener Specifications

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Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application
Engine Oil Cooler Gasket
Thermostat Bypass Pipe Gasket
Thermostat Housing Gasket
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Copper Washer
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Gasket
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Seal Ring
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Clamp
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Copper Washer
Water Outlet Seal
Water Pump Gasket
Water Pump Inlet Pipe Seal
Water Pump Seal
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Seal
Engine Oil Cooler Seals
Turbocharger Feed Pipe Retainer
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Rear Transmission Mount Through Bolt 80 N.m (59 lb ft)
Plus 45 to 60 Degrees
Transmission Bolt (LE2) 75 N.m (55 lb ft)
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Drain Plug 2 N.m (18 lb in)
Engine Coolant Fan Bolt 5 N.m (44 lb in)
Engine Coolant Fan Bolt (LE2) 6 N.m (53 lb in)
Engine Coolant Fan Shroud Bolt (LE2) 6 N.m (53 lb in)
Engine Coolant Fan Retaining Bolt (LUV) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Coolant Thermostat (2H0) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Bolt (2H0) 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Bracket Nut (2H0) 6 N.m (53 lb in)
Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Bolt (LE2) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Oil Cooler Assembly Bolt (2H0) 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Engine Oil Cooler Bolt (LUV) - large 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Engine Oil Cooler Bolt (LUV) - small 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Oil Cooler Housing Bolt (LUV) 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe Bolt (LUV) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe Bracket Bolt (LUV) 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Engine Oil Cooler Large Bolt (LE2) 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Engine Oil Cooler Outlet Pipe Bolt (2H0) 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Engine Oil Cooler Outlet Pipe Bolt (LUV) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Oil Cooler Pipe Bolt (2H0) 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Engine Oil Cooler Small Bolt (LE2) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Radiator Bolt (LE2) 6 N.m (53 lb in)
Radiator Mounting Pin Bolt 5 N.m (44 lb in)
Radiator Surge Tank Bolt (LE2) 5 N.m (44 lb in)
Radiator Upper Bracket Bolt (2H0, LUV) 18 N.m (13 lb ft)
Radiator Upper Mount Bracket Bolt (LE2) 18 N.m (13 lb ft)
Thermostat Bypass Pipe Bolt (LE2) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Bolt (LUV) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Hollow Bolt (LE2) 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Quick Connect (LUV) 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Bracket Bolt (LE2, LUV) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Hollow Bolt (LE2) 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Quick Connect (LUV) 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Vent Screw 1.9 N.m (17 lb in)
Water Inlet Pipe Bolt (LUV) 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Water Outlet Bolt (LE2) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Water Outlet Bolt (LUV) 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Water Pump Bolt (2H0) 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Water Pump Bolt (LE2) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Water Pump Bolt (LUV)
  • First Pass:
8 N.m (71 lb in)
NOTE:

Does not apply to all bolts. Review repair procedure.

  • Second Pass:
Plus 30 Degrees
Water Pump Housing Bolt (LE2) 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt (2H0) 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Water Pump Pulley Bolt (LUV) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Wiring Harness Bracket Nut (2H0) 10 N.m (89 lb in)