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2000 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SL R129

6.0L V12 M120•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

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Heater Core Torque Specs

for 2000 Mercedes-Benz 500SL R129 6.0L V12 M120 · RWD

Units

11 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Screws

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Dashboard Screws

2 lb-ft · 3 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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Heater Core Mounting

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Heater Hose Clamps

2 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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Hose Clamps

Do not overtighten

4 lb-ft · 5 Nm

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Housing Bolts

Critical

14 lb-ft · 18 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

27 lb-ft · 37 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

24 lb-ft · 33 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

Critical

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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