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2013 LOTUS ELISE

1.8L I4•RWD•MANUAL•gas

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Engine R&R Torque Specs

for 2013 Lotus Elise 1.8L I4 · RWD

Units

20 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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AC Compressor Bolts

Critical

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Alternator Mounting Bolts

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Cover Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Cover Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Engine Mount-to-Block Bolts

Critical

48 lb-ft · 65 Nm

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Engine Mount-to-Frame Bolts

Critical

55 lb-ft · 75 Nm

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Critical

Apply anti-seize, work hot-to-cold

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Flywheel Bolts

Critical

Often TTY, tighten in star pattern

70 lb-ft · 95 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

19 lb-ft · 26 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Critical

Use new crush washer

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Power Steering Pump Bolts

Critical

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

8 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Starter Mounting Bolts

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Transmission-to-Engine Bolts

Critical

41 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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