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51 13 Trim Parts, Covers, Handle Trim

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TRIM, COVERS, HANDLE SPECIFICATION

Application Type Thread Tightening Specification Measure
1AZ Bracket, roof luggage rack on body Z3 and M Coupe / E39 / E46 M10   20 Nm
2AZ Water drain to body (plastic nut) E46     1 Nm
Water drain to body (metal nut or rivet nut) E46     1.8 Nm
3AZ Roof railing to body E39   Center, front, rear 24 Nm
  E61 M8   16 Nm
      settling time 15 min
      Check 16 Nm
  E83 M8 Front  
      Jointing torque 20.5 Nm
      Release nut after settling time 15 min
      Jointing torque 20.5 Nm
      Torque angle 120 +/- 10°
  E83 M8 Centre, rear 20.5 Nm
      settling time 15 min
      Check 20.5 Nm
4AZ Handle strip to rear lid E39 / Touring     3 Nm
  E46 / E53     2.5 Nm
  E83     1.8 Nm
5AZ Cowl panel cover to body E60 / E61 / E63 / E64     2.5 Nm
6AZ Centre trim to rear lid E65 / E66 / E67 M8   2.5 Nm
7AZ Trim to hood/bonnet E90 / E91     2 +/- 0.4 Nm