2002-2006 Mini Cooper Coolant Service Torque Specs

1.6L I4

Applies to 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, and 2006 Mini Cooper

Labor Time:1 hours

Torque Values (8 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Air Box Clips	5	4	—
Bleed Screw	6	5	Open during fill
Bracket Bolts	19	14	—
Cover Screws	10	8	—
Drain Petcock	6	5	Hand tight
Mounting Bolts	26	19	—
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	140	103	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for coolant service on a 2002-2006 Mini Cooper is 5 Nm (4 lb-ft).

There are 8 torque specifications for coolant service on the 2002-2006 Mini Cooper 1.6L I4, covering all related fasteners and components.