11 61 INTAKE SYSTEM (540i 2017-2020, 540i xDrive 2017-2020)
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11 61 INTAKE MANIFOLD - TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Intake manifold to cylinder head | All | M8 | Tightening torque | 22 Nm |
| All | M7 | Tightening torque | 15 Nm | |
| All | M6 | Tightening torque | 10 Nm | |
| 2AZ Sound absorption cover to holder | M60/1/M60/2/M62 | M6 | Tightening torque | 8 Nm |
| 3AZ Throttle valve to intake manifold | N73 | M6x60/M6x80 | Tightening torque | 8 Nm |
11 61 INTAKE PLENUM - TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Intake plenum to cylinder head | B42S20O0/B46M0/O0/B48M0/O0 | M6 | Tightening torque | 10 Nm |
| 2AZ Holder for intake plenum to cylinder head/crankcase | B42S20O0/B46M0/O0/B48M0/O0 | M6 | Tightening torque | 10 Nm |
| 3AZ Rear intake plenum holder | B42S20O0/B46M0/O0/B48M0/O0 | M6 | Tightening torque | 10 Nm |
| 4AZ Intake plenum to rear/front holder | B42S20O0/B46M0/O0/B48M0/O0 | Tightening torque | 8 Nm | |
| 5AZ Holder for wiring harness to intake plenum | B42S20O0/B46M0/O0/B48M0/O0 | Tightening torque | 5 Nm | |
| 6AZ Tank vent line to intake plenum | B42S20O0/B46M0/O0/B48M0/O0 | Tightening torque | 5 Nm |