Mounting the wheel
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Never use an impact screwdriver or electric screwdriver to apply and tighten the lug bolts.
The rim must rest uniformly against the brake disk.
In the case of non-original BMW lug bolts/wheel rims, it may be necessary to retighten the lug bolts on user account of setting properties (refer to the documentation from the manufacturer).
Do not apply oil to new lug bolts.
Recutting a damaged thread (wheel bolt/wheel hub) is not permissible!
Never use an impact screwdriver or electric screwdriver to apply and tighten the lug bolts.
The rim must rest uniformly against the brake disk.
In the case of non-original BMW lug bolts/wheel rims, it may be necessary to retighten the lug bolts on user account of setting properties (refer to the documentation from the manufacturer).
Do not apply oil to new lug bolts.
Recutting a damaged thread (wheel bolt/wheel hub) is not permissible!
- Clean the lug bolts.
Check the lug bolts and threads for damage, replace lug bolts if necessary.
- Replace corroded lug bolts.
- Position wheels as per identification on the tires.
- Tighten the lug bolts (arrows) as follows:
Screw in the lug bolts crosswise by hand force.
Hand-tighten the lug bolts crosswise and evenly in order to center the rim.
Use the torque wrench to tighten the lug bolts crosswise.
Tighten all lug bolts crosswise again to check.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Wheel bolts | ||
|---|---|---|
| M14/SW17 Screw in the lug bolts and evenly tighten crosswise by hand in order to center the rim. Tighten lug bolts to the prescribed tightening torque with a calibrated torque wrench in a crosswise sequence. Check all the lug bolts in the same order or retighten to the specified tightening torque. |
Tightening torque | 140 Nm |
| Check | 140 Nm | |