61 61 Windshield Wipers
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 525i, 2002 BMW 525i, and 2001 BMW 525i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WINDSHIELD WIPERS - TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Wiper motor mounting to wiper console | E31 LHD / E38 | M6 | 7.5 Nm | |
| E31 RL / E36 | 10 Nm | |||
| E39 | 12 Nm | |||
| 2AZ Stop for park position to wiper console | E31 | 15 Nm | ||
| 3AZ Wiper contact pressure motor to wiper console | E31 / E32 / E34 / E38 to 04/98 | 6.5 Nm | ||
| 4AZ Motor crank to wiper motor | E38 | M8 | 21 Nm | |
| E36 / E39 | M8 | 27 Nm | ||
| 5AZ Wiper shaft nut to body | E31 / E36 / E32 / E34 | 12 Nm | ||
| E46 / E83 | 10 Nm | |||
| 6AZ Holder to firewall | E31 / E46 / E83 | M6 | 10 Nm | |
| Wiper bracket to firewall | E36 Coupe/ E38 / E39 | 10 Nm | ||
| 7AZ Upper cowl panel support | E31 | M4 | 5 Nm | |
| 8AZ Wiper support bracket to firewall | E36 | 10 Nm | ||
| 9AZ Wiper support bracket to wiper console | E36 | 10 Nm | ||
| 10AZ Wiper arms | ||||
| Driver's side | E31/E39 | 40 Nm | ||
| E38 from 04/98 | 25 Nm | |||
| E46 / E83 | 30 Nm | |||
| Driver's side without ADV (contact pressure adjustment) | E32 / E34 E36 / E38to 04/98 | 25 Nm | ||
| Driver's side with ADV (contact pressure adjustment) | E32 / E34 | 21 Nm | ||
| E38to 04/98 | 40 Nm | |||
| Passenger's side | E31 / E32 / E34 / E36 / E38 / E39 | 25 Nm | ||
| E46 / E83 | 30 Nm |