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2012 LOTUS EXIGE

1.8L I4 SuperchargedRWDMANUALgassupercharged
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Valve Spring - Single Torque Specs

for 2012 Lotus Exige 1.8L I4 Supercharged · RWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Cover Bolts
11 lb-ft · 15 Nm
Gasket Bolts
Critical
14 lb-ft · 19 Nm
Mounting Bolts
Critical
33 lb-ft · 45 Nm
Mounting Bolts
19 lb-ft · 26 Nm
Rocker Arm Bolts
Critical
Tighten with cam lobe pointing away
22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
Sensor Bolts
8 lb-ft · 10 Nm
Spark Plugs - Aluminum Head
Critical
Apply anti-seize to threads
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Valve Cover Bolts
Tighten in sequence
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
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