00 00 M12 and M12x1.5 - maximum tightening torques
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - M12 AND M12X1.5 - ACC. TO BMW GS 90003-2
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope of applicability of tightening torques, refer to excerpt from COMPANY STANDARD BMW GS 90003-2 | Surface color/(surface coating) | |||
| 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 | ||
| M12x1.5 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 |