51 13 Trim Parts, Covers, Handle Trim
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW Alpina and 2007 BMW Alpina. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION - TRIM PARTS, COVERS, HANDLE TRIM
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Bracket, roof luggage rack on body | E36 / Z3 and M Coup A, E39, E46 | M10 | 20 Nm | |
| 2AZ Water drain to body (plastic nut) | E46 | 1 Nm | ||
| Water drain to body (metal nut or rivet nut) | E46 | 1.8 Nm | ||
| 3AZ Roof railing to body | E39 | Centre, front, rear | 24 Nm | |
| E61 | M8 | 16 Nm | ||
| settling time | 15 min | |||
| Check | 16 Nm | |||
| E83 | M8 | Front | ||
| Jointing torque | 21 Nm | |||
| Release nut after settling time | 15 min | |||
| Jointing torque | 21 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 120 ± 10° | |||
| E83 | M8 | Centre, rear | 21 Nm | |
| settling time | 15 min | |||
| Check | 21 Nm | |||
| E91 | 25 Nm | |||
| E70 | 19 Nm | |||
| 4AZ Handle strip to rear lid | E39 / Touring | 3 Nm | ||
| E46, E53 | 2.5 Nm | |||
| E83 | 1.8 Nm | |||
| 5AZ Cowl panel cover to body | E60, E61, E63, E64 | 2.5 Nm | ||
| 6AZ Centre trim to rear lid | E65, E66, E67 | M8 | 2.5 Nm | |
| 7AZ Trim to hood/bonnet | E90, E91 | 2 Nm |