Torque Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) | |
|---|---|---|
| Seat belt pretensioner mounting bolt | 35 (48) | |
| Steering wheel | ||
| Nut | 59 (80) | |
| Bolt | 46 (63) | |
| Passenger-side air bag retaining bolts or nuts | ||
| 3 Series, M coupe & roadster, M3 | 16 (22) | |
| Z3 | 18 (24) | |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | ||
| Driver-side air bag module Torx screw | ||
| Air Bag II | 18 (2.0) | |
| All Others | 70 (8.0) | |
| Head impact air bag | ||
| A-pillar mounting bolt | 97 (11.0) | |
| Rear mounting bolt | 97 (11.0) | |
| Retainer screws | ||
| Except 3 Series coupe | 22 (2.5) | |
| 3 Series coupe | 35 (4.0) | |
| Head impact gas generator mounting nut | 35 (4.0) | |
| Air bag control unit mounting screws | 78 (8.8) | |
| Passenger-side air bag cover retaining strap screws | 80 (9.0) | |
| Side air bag module mounting screws | 75 (8.5) | |