61 61 Windshield Wipers
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - WINDSHIELD WIPERS (1AZ - 15AZ)
| Type | Thread | Tightening Specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Wiper motor secured to wiper bracket | E52 | M6 | 9.9 N.m. | |
| 2AZ Parked position stop to wiper console | ||||
| 3AZ Wiper contact pressure motor to wiper console | ||||
| 4AZ Motor crank to wiper motor | E52 | M8 | 27 N.m. | |
| 5AZ Wiper shaft nut to body | ||||
| 6AZ Wiper bracket to firewall | E52 / E53 / E65 / E66 / E67 / E85 / E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 / E90 / E91 | M6 | If necessary, observe tightening sequence | 10 N.m. |
| 7AZ Wiper bracket to rubber buffer | E53 | M6 | 10 N.m. | |
| 8AZ Wiper arms | E53 | Due to risk of releasing: check tightening torque after approx. 15 mins. settling time. | 30 N.m. | |
| 9AZ Wiper arms | E52 | 27 N.m. | ||
| 10AZ Adjusting screw, wiper arm, right side | E65 / E66 / E67 | Due to risk of releasing: check tightening torque after approx. 15 mins. settling time. | 30 N.m. | |
| 11AZ Wiper arms | E85 | 25 N.m. | ||
| E87 / E90 / E91 | M10 | 30 N.m. | ||
| 12AZ Wiper arm, left side | E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 | Due to risk of releasing: check TT after approx. 50 mins. settling time. | 30 N.m. | |
| E65 / E66 / E67 | Due to risk of releasing: check TT after approx. 50 mins. settling time. | 40 N.m. | ||
| 13AZ Wiper arm, right side | E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 | Due to risk of releasing: check TT after approx. 50 mins. settling time. | 20 N.m. | |
| E65 / E66 / E67 | Due to risk of releasing: check TT after approx. 50 mins. settling time. | 30 N.m. | ||
| 14AZ Adjusting screw, wiper arm, right side | E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 | 20 N.m. | ||
| 15AZ Bearing block tension strut/cowl panel | E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 | 24 N.m. |