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2018 LEXUS RX 450H

3.5L V6 Hybrid•AWD•AUTOMATIC•hybrid

Repairs0 Labor633 Torque5085 Fluid9 DTC925 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls0

cooling

Coolant Reservoir Torque Specs

for 2018 Lexus RX 450h 3.5L V6 Hybrid · AWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Bleed Screw

Open during fill

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Coolant Drain Plug

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Drain Petcock

Hand tight

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Fan Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Hose Clamps

Do not overtighten

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Housing Bolts

Critical

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Reservoir Mounting Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

Critical

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Water Pump Bolts

Critical

Tighten in criss-cross pattern

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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