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2004-2011 MAZDA RX-8

1.3L Rotary•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

42 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor589 Torque3745 Fluid7 DTC889 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls42

electrical

Battery Terminal Torque Specs

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

Units

8 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Battery Hold-Down Bolt

Do not overtighten

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Battery Terminal Bolts

Do not overtighten

4 lb-ft · 6 Nm

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Ground Bolt

Critical

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Ground Cable Bolt

Critical

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Ground Strap Bolts

Ensure clean contact

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Module Mounting Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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