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2004-2011 MAZDA RX-8

1.3L RotaryRWDAUTOMATICgas
42 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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cooling

Coolant Bypass Pipe Torque Specs

for 2004-2011 Mazda RX-8 1.3L Rotary · RWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Bleed Screw
Open during fill
5 lb-ft · 6 Nm
Coolant Drain Plug
11 lb-ft · 15 Nm
Drain Petcock
Hand tight
5 lb-ft · 6 Nm
Hose Clamps
2 lb-ft · 3 Nm
Housing Bolts
Critical
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
Pump Bolts
Critical
16 lb-ft · 22 Nm
Thermostat Housing Bolts
11 lb-ft · 15 Nm
Water Pump Bolts
Critical
Tighten in criss-cross pattern
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
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