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2012 NISSAN FRONTIER

3.8L V64WDAUTOMATICgas
3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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cooling

Coolant Bypass Pipe Torque Specs

for 2012 Nissan Frontier 3.8L V6 · 4WD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Bleed Screw
Open during fill
6 lb-ft · 8 Nm
Coolant Drain Plug
11 lb-ft · 15 Nm
Drain Petcock
Hand tight
6 lb-ft · 8 Nm
Hose Clamps
2 lb-ft · 3 Nm
Housing Bolts
Critical
12 lb-ft · 16 Nm
Pump Bolts
Critical
21 lb-ft · 28 Nm
Thermostat Housing Bolts
11 lb-ft · 15 Nm
Water Pump Bolts
Critical
Tighten in criss-cross pattern
18 lb-ft · 25 Nm
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