Low Pressure Fuel Sensor - *Range per BMW 20 -3 NM* = Minimum 17 NM (13 ft lb) to Maximum 20 NM (15 ft lb) - 24mm deep socket (to fit over sensor connector) Idler (Deflection) Pulley Bolt - For build dates after 4/29/08 (while facing engine you have a counter-clockwise rotating power steering pump) ( BMW TIS link)= 15 NM (11 ft lbs) + 70 degrees additional turn - 16mm socket Idler (Deflection) Pulley Bolt - For build dates before 4/29/08 (while facing engine you have a clockwise rotating power steering pump) ( BMW TIS link) = 40 NM (30 ft lb) - 16mm socket Gaiter (Elbow) Intake Piece to Intake Manifold Hose Clamps - 3 NM (2 ft lb or 27 inch lb) - 6mm socket or flat head screw driver 12mm 'Double Hex' socket (also called a Bi-Hex or Bi-Hexagon socket)īelt Tensioner Machine Screws (machine screws on either side of belt tensioners, both belt tensioners) - 40NM (30 ft lb) Note: BMW TIS for E9X M3 does not specifically speak to the torque requirement for this machine screw, refer to generic BMW standard for M8 course thread 10.9 strength bolts/machine screws to get this torqueĬoolant Temperature Sensor - 14 NM (10 ft lb) - 22mm deep socket (to fit over sensor connector)Ĭoolant Bleeder Screw - 8 NM (6 ft lb) - Flat Head or Phillips Head Screw Driver Bit

For those times when you just want the damn torque spec! Click the underlined links for additional DIY help.Īlternator B+ Lead ( BMW TIS Link) - 19 NM (14 ft lb) - 17mm socketĪlternator to Mounting Bracket Bolts (M10 ZNS) ( BMW TIS Link) - 38 NM (28 ft lb) - 16mm socketĪRP Rod Bearing Bolts with BE Brand Bearings - 68 NM (50 ft lb) - 3/8' 12 Point SocketīMW OEM Rod Bearing Bolts with WPC Treated OEM Bearings - Tighten each bolt to 6 NM (4 ft lb), tighten to 20 NM (15 ft lb), tighten to 130 degrees - Remove, clean and reoil bolts.

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