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2012 DODGE CHARGER

5.7L V8 Hemi•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

14 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor1186 Torque8318 Fluid16 DTC1810 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls14

cooling

Radiator Cap Torque Specs

for 2012 Dodge Charger 5.7L V8 Hemi · AWD

Units

18 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Coolant Drain Plug

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Coolant Drain Plug

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Cover Screws

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Cover Screws

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Drain Petcock

Hand tight

7 lb-ft · 9 Nm

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Fan Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Hose Clamps

2 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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Hose Clamps

2 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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Housing Bolts

Critical

14 lb-ft · 18 Nm

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Housing Bolts

14 lb-ft · 18 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

27 lb-ft · 37 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

27 lb-ft · 37 Nm

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Pump Bolts

24 lb-ft · 33 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

24 lb-ft · 33 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Water Pump Bolts

Critical

Tighten in criss-cross pattern

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Water Pump Bolts

Tighten in criss-cross pattern

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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