Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2003 BMW M5FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
61 61 Windshield Wipers
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| - | Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Wiper motor mounting to wiper console | E31 LHD/E38 | M6 | - | 7.5 N.m |
| - | E31 RL/E36 | - | - | 10 N.m |
| - | E39 | - | - | 12 N.m |
| 2AZ Stop for park position to wiper console | E31 | - | - | 15 N.m |
| 3AZ Wiper contact pressure motor to wiper console | E31/E32/E34/E38 to 04/98 | - | - | 6.5 N.m |
| 4AZ Motor crank to wiper motor | E38 | M8 | - | 21 N.m |
| - | E36/E39 | M8 | - | 27 N.m |
| 5AZ Wiper shaft nut to body | E31/E36/E32/E34 | - | - | 12 N.m |
| - | E46/E83 | - | - | 10 N.m |
| 6AZ Holder to firewall | E31/E46/E83 M6 | - | - | 10 N.m |
| Wiper bracket to firewall | E36 Coupe/E38/E39 | - | - | 10 N.m |
| 7AZ Upper cowl panel support | E31 | M4 | - | 5 N.m |
| 8AZ Wiper support bracket to firewall | E36 | - | - | 10 N.m |
| 9AZ Wiper support bracket to wiper console | E36 | - | - | 10 N.m |
| 10AZ Wiper arms | - | - | - | - |
| Driver's side | E31/E39 | - | - | 40 N.m |
| - | E38 from 04/98 | - | - | 25 N.m |
| - | E46/E83 | - | - | 30 N.m |
| Driver's side without ADV (contact pressure adjustment) | E32/E34 E36/E38 to 04/98 | - | - | 25 N.m |
| Driver's side with ADV (contact pressure adjustment) | E32/E34 | - | - | 21 N.m |
| - | E38 to 04/98 | - | - | 40 N.m |
| Passenger's side | E31/E32/E34/E36/E38/E39 | - | - | 25 N.m |
| - | E46/E83 | - | - | 30 N.m |
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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