51 71 Seals and Loose Body Parts
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SEALS AND LOOSE BODY PARTS TIGHTENING TORQUES
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Wheel arch trim to body | R50, R52, R53 | 3 Nm | ||
| 2AZ Tension strut to sill and tension strut fixture | R52 | M10 | Replace screws | |
| Jointing torque | 56 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 45 ° | |||
| 3AZ Rear spoiler to holder, rear spoiler | R53 / Ampere | 5 Nm | ||
| 4AZ Holder, rear spoiler to rear lid | R53 / Ampere | 4 Nm | ||
| 5AZ Load bar to retaining bracket | R53 / Ampere | 8 Nm | ||
| 6AZ Retaining bracket with counterplate to body | R53 / Ampere | 12 Nm | ||
| 7AZ Rear spoiler to rear lid | R56 | 4 Nm | ||
| 8AZ Connection carrier to body | R56 | 19.5 Nm |