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54 62 Roll-over protection system
2011 BMW M3 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION 54 62 Roll-over protection system
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TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - ROLL-OVER PROTECTION SYSTEM
| Type | Thread | Tightening specifications | Dimension | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ | Rollover protection system to body | F23/F33/F83 | M10x95 | Replace screws | |
| Jointing torque | 50 Nm | ||||
| Angle of rotation | 180 ±20 ° | ||||
| F23 | M12x1.5x115 | Replace screws | |||
| Jointing torque | 68 Nm | ||||
| Angle of rotation | 120 ±15 ° | ||||
| F33/F83 | M12x1.5x115 | Replace screws | |||
| Jointing torque | 96 Nm | ||||
| Angle of rotation | 120 ±15 ° | ||||
| 2AZ | Holder, ornamental grille to rollover protection system | F33/F83 | M6x16 | 8 Nm | |
| 3AZ | Lock, wind deflector to rollover protection system | F33/F83 | 4 Nm | ||
| 4AZ | Striker to rollover protection system | F33/F83 | 9 Nm | ||
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