51 13 Trim Parts, Covers, Handle Trim
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 525i, 2002 BMW 525i, and 2001 BMW 525i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TRIM PARTS, COVERS, HANDLE TRIM - TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Bracket, roof luggage rack on body | Z3 and M coupe / E39 / E46 | 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 | Center, front, rear | 24 Nm | |
| E61 | M8 | 16 Nm | ||
| settling time | 15 min | |||
| Check | 16 Nm | |||
| E83 | M8 | Front | ||
| Jointing torque | 20.5 Nm | |||
| Release nut after settling time | 15 min | |||
| Jointing torque | 20.5 Nm | |||
| Torque angle | 120 +/- 10° | |||
| E83 | M8 | Centre, rear | 20.5 Nm | |
| settling time | 15 min | |||
| Check | 20.5 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 hood/bonnet | E90 / E91 | 2 +/-0.4 Nm |