16 11 Fuel Tank and Mounting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 BMW Z3 and 2001 BMW Z3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
FUEL TANK AND MOUNTING - TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Type | Thread | Tightening Specification | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Fuel tank to body (hexagon nut) | E46, E83 | M8 | Replace self-locking nuts | 19 Nm |
| E24 | M8 | 45 Nm | ||
| E30 | M8 | 25 Nm | ||
| Tension strap to body (hexagon screw) | E53, E46, E85, E83 | M8 | 19 Nm | |
| E24 | M8 | 8 Nm | ||
| E38, E65, E66, E67, E60, E61, E63, E64 | M8 | 20 Nm | ||
| 2AZ Connecting pipe to fuel tank | E30 | 25 Nm | ||
| 3AZ Heat shield to fuel tank E30 | 8.5 Nm | |||
| E24 | 1.0 Nm | |||
| E31 | 3 Nm | |||
| 4AZ Drain plug to fuel tank | All | 25 Nm | ||
| 5AZ Trunk separating wall/retaining bracket to trunk floor | E52 | M6 | 7.8 Nm | |
| 6AZ Wheel arch cover to body | E52 | M6 | 3 Nm |