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2004 MAZDA RX-8

1.3L Rotary•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

10 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor564 Torque4671 Fluid7 DTC730 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls10

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Radiator Hose - Lower Torque Specs

for 2004 Mazda RX-8 1.3L Rotary · RWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Screws

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Drain Petcock

Hand tight

4 lb-ft · 5 Nm

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Fan Bolts

7 lb-ft · 9 Nm

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Hose Clamps

Do not overtighten

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Hose Clamps

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Housing Bolts

Critical

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

Critical

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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