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2003 MINI COOPER

1.6L I4FWDAUTOMATICgas
4 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
Repairs0Labor477Torque3867Fluid6DTC722Battery0Maintenance0Recalls4
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Valve Cover Gaskets - Both Torque Specs

for 2003 Mini Cooper 1.6L I4 · FWD
Units

7 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Cover Bolts
11 lb-ft · 15 Nm
Ignition Coil Bolts
6 lb-ft · 8 Nm
Intake Manifold Bolts
If required
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
Mounting Bolts
Critical
33 lb-ft · 45 Nm
Spark Plugs - Aluminum Head
Critical
Apply anti-seize to threads
15 lb-ft · 20 Nm
Spark Plug Tube Seals
Press fit
0 lb-ft · 0 Nm
Valve Cover Bolts
Tighten in sequence
7 lb-ft · 10 Nm
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