18 32 Catalytic exhaust-gas converter (M57T2)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 BMW X5, 2012 BMW X5, and 2011 BMW X5. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - CATALYTIC EXHAUST-GAS CONVERTER (M57T2)
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ | Primary cat. to exhaust system | V-clamp | 51 Nm | ||
| 2AZ | Exhaust system to turbocharger | Profile clamp/ V-clamp | Initial tightening | 6 Nm | |
| Final tightening | 3 Nm | ||||
| 3AZ | Metering valve to exhaust system | Profile clamp | 2 Nm | ||