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2012 MERCEDES-BENZ ML550 W166

4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo

Repairs0 Labor566 Torque4771 Fluid9 DTC901 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls0

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Heater Core Torque Specs

for 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 W166 4.6L V8 BiTurbo M278 · AWD

Units

11 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Screws

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Dashboard Screws

2 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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Drain Petcock

Hand tight

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Fan Bolts

10 lb-ft · 14 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

13 lb-ft · 17 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

Critical

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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