51 23 Hood/bonnet locks
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2010 BMW 528xi, 2010 BMW 528i, 2009 BMW 528xi, 2009 BMW 528i, and 2008 BMW 528xi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - HOOD/BONNET LOCKS
| Type | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Retaining hook to engine hood/bonnet (replace microencapsulated screws) | E46/ E52/ E53/ E60/ E61 / E63/ E64/ E65/ E66/ E83/ E85/ E86 | 10 Nm | |
| E38 / E39 | 12 Nm | ||
| E36 | Hexagon screw | 10 Nm | |
| Torx bolt | 12 Nm | ||
| 2AZ Lock to body (replace microencapsulated screws) | E36/ E38/ E39/ E46/ E52/ E53/ E60/ E61 / E63/ E64/ E83 | 10 Nm | |
| E65/ E66/ E85/ E86 | 8 Nm | ||
| 3AZ Lock to engine hood/bonnet (replace microencapsulated screws) | E36/ E46/ E52 | 10 Nm | |
| E39 | 12 Nm |