1172 Torque limiter

2013 Mini Cooper Countryman, Standard TransSECTION 1172 Torque limiter
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0491130 121172 Torque limiter Minimum set: Mechanical tools MW

NOTE: (Torque limiter) 23 Nm ±3 Nm, engine: S14, S38, S50 Do not use the special tool any more because the torque will change. [Blocked]

Storage Location: A9

Fig 1: Identifying Torque Limiter (0491130)
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RENDER: 1.0x

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