51 13 Trim Parts, Covers, Handle Trim
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - TRIM PARTS, COVERS, HANDLE TRIM
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Bracket, roof luggage rack on body | E39/E46/E81/E82/E87/E90/E91/E92/E36/Z3 and M Coupe | M10 | 20 Nm | |
| 2AZ Water drain to body (plastic nut) | E46 | 1 Nm | ||
| Water drain to body (metal nut or rivet nut) | E46 | 1.8 Nm | ||
| 3AZ Roof railing to body | E39 | Centre, front, rear | 24 Nm | |
| E61 | M8 | settling time Check |
16 Nm 15 min 16 Nm |
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| E83 | M8 | Front Jointing torque Release nut after settling time Jointing torque Torque angle |
21 Nm 15 min 21 Nm 120 ± 10° |
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| E83 | M8 | Centre, rear settling time Check |
21 Nm 15 min 21 Nm |
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| E84 | 19 Nm | |||
| E91 | 25 Nm | |||
| E70 | 19 Nm | |||
| E71/E72 | 16 Nm | |||
| 4AZ Handle strip to rear lid | E39/Touring | 3 Nm | ||
| E46/E53 | 2.5 Nm | |||
| E83 | 1.8 Nm | |||
| 5AZ Cowl panel cover to body | E60/E61/E63/E64 | 2.5 Nm | ||
| 6AZ Centre trim to rear lid | E65/E66/E67 | M8 | 2.5 Nm | |
| 7AZ Trim to engine compartment lid | E90/E91 | 2 Nm | ||
| 8AZ Additional brake light to rear lid | E89 | 5 Nm | ||
| 9AZ Threaded bolt on sliding carriage (roof railing) | E84 | 15 Nm | ||
| 10AZ Decorative trim, side, to cowl panel | E88/E93 | 1.8 Nm |