16 11 Fuel Tank and Mounting Parts
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 BMW 740iL and 2001 BMW 740i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
FUEL TANK AND MOUNTING PARTS TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Fuel tank to body (hexagon nut) | E46, E83 | M8 | Replace self-locking nuts | 19 N.m |
| E24 | M8 | 45 N.m | ||
| E30 | M8 | 25 N.m | ||
| Tension strap to body (hexagon screw) | E53, E46, E85, E83 | M8 | 19 N.m | |
| E24 | M8 | 8 N.m | ||
| E38, E65, E66, E67, E60, E61, E63, E64 | M8 | 20 N.m | ||
| 2AZ Connecting pipe to fuel tank | E30 | 25 N.m | ||
| 3AZ Heat shield to fuel tank | E30 | 8.5 N.m | ||
| E24 | 1.0 N.m | |||
| E31 | 3 N.m | |||
| 4AZ Drain plug to fuel tank | All | 25 N.m | ||
| 5AZ Trunk separating wall/retaining bracket to trunk floor | E52 | M6 | 7.8 N.m | |
| 6AZ Wheel arch cover to body | E52 | M6 | 3 N.m |