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Restraints and Towing - Tightening Torques BMW M5 E60/E61

72 12 Airbag modules

TypeThreadTightening specificationMeasure
1AZ Side airbag module (door/door trim panel)E60 / E61 / E63 / E64Replace screws8 Nm
2AZ Passenger airbag module (instrument panel)E60 / E61 / E63 / E64M6Replace screws8 Nm
3AZ Bracket, folding pack for AHPS head airbag, to bodyE60 / E61Metal screw2.5 Nm
E63Self-tapping3 Nm
4AZ End fitting, AHPS head airbag, to bodyE60 / E61 / E63M66 Nm
5AZ Airbag module/knee protectionE63 / E64M6Replace screws8 Nm
6AZ Push-in grommet, gas generator (A-pillar)E60 / E61 / E63M66 Nm

AIRBAG MODULES - TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

72 11 Seat Belts

TypeThreadTightening specificationMeasure
Seat belt, front
1AZ Automatic reel
To B-pillar, bottomE60 / E61 / E6336 Nm
To backrestE6436 Nm
2AZ Belt deflection fitting
To B-pillar, topE60 / E61 / E6336 Nm
To head restraint barE648 Nm
3AZ Corner hoop (to B-pillar, middle)E60 / E61 / E633±0.5 Nm
4AZ Slide bar for belt - to bodyE6344 Nm
5AZ Anchor fitting, belt
To front seatE60 / E61 / E6436 Nm
E6445 Nm
6AZ Belt buckle tensioner - to front seatE60 / E6136 Nm
E63 / E6445 Nm
7AZ Coupling gearing to centering pin (to seat frame)E643 Nm
8AZ Anchor fitting tensionerE60 / E6136 Nm
Seat belt, rear
20AZ Automatic reel - normal
Outer to bodyE60 / E63 / E6436 Nm
Middle to bodyE6036 Nm
21AZ Automatic reel - through-loading
Middle to backrestE6136 Nm
Outer to bodyE60 / E6136 Nm
22AZ Anchor fitting, belt - to floor panE60 / E61 / E63 / E6436 Nm
23AZ Seat belt buckle (lower strap)
Without buckle retractorE60 / E61 / E63 / E6436 Nm
With buckle retractorE60 / E6136 Nm
24AZ Belt deflection fitting - to partitionE63 / E6436 Nm

SEAT BELTS - TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

TypeThreadTightening specificationMeasure
1AZ Side airbag module (door/door trim panel)E60 / E61 / E63 / E64Replace screws8 Nm
2AZ Passenger airbag module (instrument panel)E60 / E61 / E63 / E64M6Replace screws8 Nm
3AZ Bracket, folding pack for AHPS head airbag, to bodyE60 / E61Metal screw2.5 Nm
E63Self-tapping3 Nm
4AZ End fitting, AHPS head airbag, to bodyE60 / E61 / E63M66 Nm
5AZ Airbag module/knee protectionE63 / E64M6Replace screws8 Nm
6AZ Push-in grommet, gas generator (A-pillar)E60 / E61 / E63M66 Nm

AIRBAG MODULES - TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

71 60 Trailer Hitch

TypeThreadTightening specificationMeasure
1AZ Trailer tow hitch to bodyE39Nut M10 and screw M10 10.91. Collar nuts M10 trailer tow hitch / rear panel 2. M10 screws to axial struts59 Nm
E38Nut M10 and screw M10 10.91. M10 screws, bottom, to cross-member 2. M10 screws, top, to luggage compartment floor 3. M10 screws, front, to axial struts 4. M10 screws, rear, to axial struts59 Nm
E60, E61Replace screw
Jointing torque50 Nm
Torque angle90 °
E65, E6658 Nm

TRAILER HITCH - TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

71 60 Trailer tow hitch (from 03/2007)

TypeThreadTightening specificationMeasure
1AZ Trailer tow hitch to bodyE60, E61Jointing torque50 Nm
Torque angle90 °
2AZ Pivoting unit, trailer tow hitch, to carrierE60, E61M12x35Replace screws95 Nm
3AZ Socket to ball rodE60, E615 Nm

TRAILER TOW HITCH (FROM 03/2007) - TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION