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51 13 Trim Parts, Covers, Handle Trim

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TRIM PARTS, COVERS, HANDLE TRIM - TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (1AZ - 7AZ)

  Type Thread Tightening specification Measure
1AZ Bracket, roof luggage rack on body E36 / Z3 and M Coupe / E39 / E46 / E81 / E82 / E87 / E90 / E91 / E92 M10   20 N.m.
2AZ Water drain to body (plastic nut) E46     1 N.m.
Water drain to body (metal nut or rivet nut) E46     1.8 N.m.
3AZ Roof railing to body E39   Center, front, rear 24 N.m.
  E61 M8   16 N.m.
      settling time 15 min
      Check 16 N.m.
  E83 M8 Front  
      Jointing torque 21 N.m.
      Release nut after settling time 15 min
      Jointing torque 21 N.m.
      Torque angle 120+/-10°
  E83 M8 Centre, rear 21 N.m.
      settling time 15 min
      Check 21 N.m.
  E91     25 N.m.
  E70     19 N.m.
4AZ Handle strip to rear lid E39 / Touring     3 N.m.
  E46 / E53     2.5 N.m.
  E83     1.8 N.m.
5AZ Cowl panel cover to body E60 / E61 / E63 / E64     2.5 N.m.
6AZ Centre trim to rear lid E65 / E66 / E67 M8   2.5 N.m.
7AZ Trim to hood/bonnet E90 / E91     2 N.m.