M12 and M12 x 1.5 - MAXIMUM TIGHTENING TORQUE
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW Z8, 2002 BMW Z8, 2001 BMW Z8, and 2000 BMW Z8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS (M12 AND M12 x 1.5)
| Application | Type | Thread | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| M12 thread | yellow (ZN) | M12 8.8 | 82 Nm |
| silver (ZNS) | M12 8.8 | 66 Nm | |
| yellow (ZN) | M12 10.9 | 115 Nm | |
| silver (ZNS) | M12 10.9 | 98 Nm | |
| yellow (ZN) | M12 12.9 | 140 Nm | |
| silver (ZNS) | M12 12.9 | 108 Nm | |
| M12 x 1.5 thread | yellow (ZN) | M12 x 1.5 8.8 | 87 Nm |
| silver (ZNS) | M12 x 1.5 8.8 | 68 Nm | |
| yellow (ZN) | M12 x 1.5 10.9 | 123 Nm | |
| silver (ZNS) | M12 x 1.5 10.9 | 100 Nm | |
| yellow (ZN) | M12 x 1.5 12.9 | 147 Nm | |
| silver (ZNS) | M12 x 1.5 12.9 | 110 Nm |