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51 23 Hood/bonnet locks

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HOOD/BONNET LOCKS - TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (1AZ - 2AZ)

  Type Thread Tightening specification Measure
1AZ Retaining hook to hood/bonnet (replace microencapsulated screws) E46 / E52 / E53 / E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 / E65 / E66 / E83 / E85 / E86     10 N.m.
  E38 / E39   Torx bolt 12 N.m.
  E36   Hexagon screw 10 N.m.
      Torx bolt 12 N.m.
2AZ Lock to body (replace microencapsulated screws) E36 / E38 / E39 / E46 / E52 / E53 / E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 / E83     10 N.m.
  E65 / E66 / E85 / E86E85     8 N.m.
3AZ Lock to engine hood/bonnet (replace microencapsulated screws) E36 / E46 / E52     10 N.m.
  E39     12 N.m.