engine

Head Gaskets - Both Torque Specs

for 2012 Mercedes-Benz E350 W212 3.5L V6 M272 · RWD

Units

13 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cam Adjuster Solenoid

Replace O-ring when reinstalling.

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Camshaft Bearing Caps

Critical

Tighten evenly in sequence to seat camshaft.

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Camshaft Cap Bolts

Critical

Torque sequence

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Cover Bolts

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts

Critical

1) 20 Nm. 2) 50 Nm. 3) +90 degrees. 4) +90 degrees.

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

180°

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Cylinder Head Bolts (M11)

Critical

REPLACE BOLTS. Step 1: 15 lb-ft. Step 2: +90°. Step 3: +90°. Tighten in sequence from center outward.

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

90°

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Electrical Connector Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Critical

29 lb-ft · 39 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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Intake Manifold Bolts

Critical

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

40 lb-ft · 54 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Critical

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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2012 MERCEDES-BENZ E350 W212

13 fasteners