Front Door Locks
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 (FRONT DOOR LOCKS)
| Application | Type | Specification | Tightening Specification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door lock to front door | E31 / E36 | Install bolt with bolt cement. | 9 Nm |
| E46 / E53 / E87 / E90 / E91 | 9 Nm | ||
| E60 / E61 / E63 /E64 / E65 / E66 /E67 / E85 | 8 Nm | ||
| E83 | 10 Nm | ||
| Outside handle to front door | E31 / E36 | 10 Nm | |
| Door striker to body | E24 / E30 | 24 Nm | |
| E31 / E32 / E34 | 28 Nm | ||
| E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 / E65 / E66 / E67 / E83 / E85 / E87 / E90 / E91 | 19 Nm | ||
| Adjustment screw to door lock | E46 | 3+2 Nm | |
| Outside handle to lock actuator | E53 | 3.2 Nm | |
| E46 / E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 / E83 | 2 Nm | ||
| Inside door opener to front door | E46 / Saloon /Touring | 4 Nm | |
| E46 / Compact | 2.7 N | ||
| E65 / E66 / E85 | 3 Nm | ||
| E67 | 4 Nm | ||
| Lock actuator/front cover to front door | E60 / E61 / E63 /E64 | 2.5 Nm | |
| Lock actuator/rear cover to front door | E60 / E61 / E63 /E64 | 3.3 Nm | |
| Door retainer to A-pillar | E87 / E90 / E91 | 22 Nm | |
| Door retainer to door | E87 / E90 / E91 | 11.6 Nm |