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2012 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 W166

3.5L V6 M276•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor564 Torque3761 Fluid9 DTC901 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls0

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Oil Pan Replacement Torque Specs

for 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 W166 3.5L V6 M276 · AWD

Units

9 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Bolts

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Gasket Bolts

Critical

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

40 lb-ft · 55 Nm

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Oil Drain Plug

Replace crush washer.

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Oil Pan Bolts

Critical

Tighten in sequence

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Oil Pan Bolts (M6)

Apply RTV sealant. Tighten in criss-cross pattern.

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Oil Pump Pickup Tube

Critical

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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