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2001 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SL R129

6.0L V12 M120•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor589 Torque4718 Fluid7 DTC675 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls0

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Knock Sensor Torque Specs

for 2001 Mercedes-Benz 500SL R129 6.0L V12 M120 · RWD

Units

8 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Bolts

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

7 lb-ft · 9 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Knock Sensor

Critical

Torque critical for function

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

47 lb-ft · 64 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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