engine

Intake Manifold Torque Specs

for 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 C218 4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278 · RWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Bolts

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Fuel Rail Bolts

Critical

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9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

19 lb-ft · 26 Nm

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Intake Manifold Bolts

Replace gaskets.

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Intercooler Pipe Clamps

Do not overtighten. Check for boost leaks.

4 lb-ft · 5 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

44 lb-ft · 60 Nm

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PCV Valve

Critical

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6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Throttle Body Bolts

Critical

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7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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2012 MERCEDES-BENZ CLS550 C218

10 fasteners