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2008 BMW M3 E90

4.0L V8 S65RWDDCTgas
Repairs0Labor499Torque3925Fluid7DTC870Battery0Maintenance0Recalls0
cooling

Radiator Cap Torque Specs

for 2008 BMW M3 E90 4.0L V8 S65 · RWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Coolant Drain Plug
11 lb-ft · 15 Nm
Cover Screws
9 lb-ft · 12 Nm
Hose Clamps
2 lb-ft · 3 Nm
Housing Bolts
Critical
12 lb-ft · 16 Nm
Mounting Bolts
23 lb-ft · 31 Nm
Pump Bolts
Critical
21 lb-ft · 28 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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