72 12 Airbag modules
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW M3, 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.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - 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/E84/E87/E88 | Hexagon nut with flange, self-locking | 8 Nm | ||
| 2AZ Side airbag to backrest frame | E81/E82/E84/E87/E90/E91/E92 | 6.5 Nm | ||
| E88 | 7 Nm | |||
| E93 | 40 ±5 Nm | |||
| 3AZ Gas generator, head airbag | E81/E82/E84/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 (Band C-pillars) | E81/E82/E87/E90/E91 | 3 Nm | ||
7AZ Knee airbag module, driver's side
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E88/E93 | 8 Nm | ||
8AZ Knee airbag module, front passenger side
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E88/E93 | 8 Nm |