72 12 Airbag modules
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 BMW M3, 2009 BMW M3, and 2008 BMW M3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - AIRBAG MODULES
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Passenger airbag module to instrument panel | E90 / E91 / E92 / E93 | Hexagon nut with flange, self-locking | 7 Nm | |
| E81 / E82 / E87 / E88 | Hexagon nut with flange, self-locking | 8 Nm | ||
| 2AZ Side airbag to backrest frame | E81 / E82 / E87 / E90 / E91 / E92 | 6.5 Nm | ||
| E88 | 7 Nm | |||
| E93 | 40 ±5 Nm | |||
| 3AZ Gas generator, head airbag | E81 / E82 / E87 / E90 / E91 | 6.5 Nm | ||
| 4AZ Bracket, folding pack (head airbag), to body | E81 / E82 / E87 / E90 / E91 | Self-tapping | 3 Nm | |
| 5AZ End fitting (eyelet), head airbag | E81 / E82 / E87 / E90 / E91 | 3 Nm | ||
| 6AZ Mounting, ramp (B- and C-pillars) | E81 / E82 / E87 / E90 / E91 | 3 Nm | ||
| 7AZ Knee airbag module, driver's side - to support tube | E88 / E93 | 8 Nm | ||
| 8AZ Knee airbag module, front passenger side - in glovebox | E88 / E93 | 8 Nm | ||