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2012 MINI COOPER

1.6L I4•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor479 Torque4960 Fluid6 DTC909 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls1

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Radiator Torque Specs

for 2012 Mini Cooper 1.6L I4 · FWD

Units

11 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Drain Petcock

Plastic - hand tight

4 lb-ft · 5 Nm

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Fan Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Hose Clamps

Do not overtighten

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Housing Bolts

Critical

10 lb-ft · 13 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

19 lb-ft · 26 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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Radiator Mount Bolts

Do not overtighten plastic mounts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Transmission Cooler Lines

If equipped

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Upper/Lower Hose Clamps

2 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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