# Radiator upper mounting bracket nuts (2003–2004)

Canonical URL: https://miatatorque.com/spec/radiator-upper-mounting-bracket-nuts-2003-2004/

Applicability: NB 2003–2004 (BP-Z3)

Confidence: fsm

14–18 ft·lb / 19–25 N·m

Always confirm against your factory manual. Match every restriction and follow all stages and procedure notes. Disputed claims must not be automatically resolved. The complete record below preserves every printed unit, source claim and procedure.

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  "aliases": [],
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    {
      "gen": "NB",
      "years": [
        2003,
        2004
      ],
      "engines": [
        "BP-Z3"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "kind": "torque",
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    "nm": [
      19,
      25
    ],
    "kgfm": [
      1.9,
      2.6
    ],
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      14,
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    ]
  },
  "confidence": "fsm",
  "sources": [
    {
      "source": "fsm-2003",
      "page": "PDF p. 658",
      "as_printed": "19—25 {1.9—2.6, 14—18}\nN·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}",
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          19,
          25
        ],
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          1.9,
          2.6
        ],
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          14,
          18
        ]
      },
      "document": {
        "id": "fsm-2003",
        "tier": 1,
        "title": "2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)",
        "covers": [
          {
            "gen": "NB",
            "years": [
              2003,
              2003
            ],
            "engines": [
              "BP-Z3"
            ]
          }
        ],
        "note": "Normally aspirated BP procedures audited; turbo procedures are covered separately."
      }
    },
    {
      "source": "fsm-2004",
      "page": "PDF p. 690",
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        ],
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        ],
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          18
        ]
      },
      "document": {
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        "title": "2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)",
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          {
            "gen": "NB",
            "years": [
              2004,
              2004
            ],
            "engines": [
              "BP-Z3"
            ]
          }
        ],
        "note": "Normally aspirated BP procedures audited; turbo procedures are covered separately."
      }
    }
  ],
  "jobs": [
    "cooling-system"
  ],
  "system": "cooling",
  "component": "radiator-fan",
  "componentName": "Radiator & fans",
  "sequence_diagrams": [],
  "url": "https://miatatorque.com/spec/radiator-upper-mounting-bracket-nuts-2003-2004/"
}
```