51 71 Gaskets and loose body components
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - GASKETS AND LOOSE BODY COMPONENTS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Wheel arch trim to body | R53/R52/R50 | 3 Nm | ||
| 2AZ Tension strut to sill and tension strut fixture | R52/R57/R59 | M10 | Replace screws | |
| Jointing torque | 56 Nm | |||
| Angle of rotation | 45 ° | |||
| 3AZ Rear spoiler to holder, rear spoiler | R53/Amper | 5 Nm | ||
| 4AZ Holder, rear spoiler to tailgate | R53/Amper | 4 Nm | ||
| 5AZ Load bar to retaining bracket | R53/Amper | 8 Nm | ||
| R56 JCW GP | M8 | 18 Nm | ||
| 6AZ Retaining bracket with counter-plate to body | R53/Amper | 12 Nm | ||
| R56 JCW GP | Nut | 20 Nm | ||
| 7AZ Rear spoiler to tailgate | R56 | 4 Nm | ||
| R60/R61 | nutM6 | 4 Nm | ||
| Screw | 1.5 Nm | |||
| 8AZ Connection carrier to body | R55/R56 | 19.5 Nm | ||
| 9AZ Lashing eye to body | R55/R56 | 6 Nm | ||
| 10AZ Rear spoiler to roof | R55 | 4 Nm | ||
| 11AZ Active spoiler on tailgate | R58/R59 | M6 | 2.3 Nm | |
| 12AZ Roof spoiler on tailgate | R58 | M6 | 4 Nm | |
| 13AZ Luggage compartment grille on body | R55 Clubvan | M8 | Screw | 16 Nm |
| 14AZ Barrier on luggage compartment grille | R55 Clubvan | M8 | Nut | 12 Nm |
| 15AZ Fixing rod on luggage compartment grille | R55 Clubvan | M5 | 6 Nm |