51 13 Trim Parts, Covers, Handle Trim
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51 13 TRIM PARTS, COVERS, HANDLE TRIM TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Bracket, roof luggage rack on body | Z3 and M Coupe / E39 / E46 | M10 | 20 N.m | |
| 2AZ Water drain to body (plastic nut) | E46 | 1 N.m | ||
| Water drain to body (metal nut or rivet nut) | E46 | 1.8 N.m | ||
| 3AZ Roof railing to body | E39 | Center, front, rear | 24 N.m | |
| E61 | M8 | 16 N.m | ||
| settling time | 15 min | |||
| Check | 16 N.m | |||
| E83 | M8 | Front | ||
| Jointing torque | 21 N.m | |||
| Release nut after settling time | 15 min | |||
| Jointing torque | 21 N.m | |||
| Torque angle | 120 +/- 10° | |||
| E83 | M8 | Centre, rear | 21 N.m | |
| settling time | 15 min | |||
| Check | 21 N.m | |||
| E91 | 25 N.m | |||
| 4AZ Handle strip to rear lid | E39 / Touring | 3 N.m | ||
| E46 / E53 | 2.5 N.m | |||
| E83 | 1.8 N.m | |||
| 5AZ Cowl panel cover to body | E60 / E61 / E63 / E64 | 2.5 N.m | ||
| 6AZ Centre trim to rear lid | E65 / E66 / E67 | M8 | 2.5 N.m | |
| 7AZ Trim to hood/bonnet | E90 / E91 | 2 N.m |