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1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SL

3.0L I6•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

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Valve Cover Gaskets - Both Torque Specs

for 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L I6 · RWD

Units

8 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Bolts

13 lb-ft · 18 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Ignition Coil Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Spark Plug Tube Seals

Press fit

0 lb-ft · 0 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Critical

Do not overtighten

11 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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