18 20 EXHAUST SYSTEM BRACKET/INTERMEDIATE PIPE (530i, 2017-2022, 530i xDrive 2017-2022, 540i 2017-2020, 540i xDrive 2017-2022)
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18 20 TIGHTENING TORQUE OVERVIEW
| Clamp with partial replacement of exhaust system | ||
| Clamp | Tightening torque | 45 Nm |
| Exhaust system to rear axle carrier | ||
| M8x25 Replace screw. |
tightening torque | 28 Nm |
| Rear silencer to body/bumper support | ||
| M8 Replace nuts. |
Tightening torque | 19 Nm |
| V-ribbon clip to catalytic converter | ||
| V-ribbon clip Replace V-ribbon clip. |
tightening torque | 25 Nm |