2021 BMW i3 Range ExtenderFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

4161 Bonnet Torque Specifications

41 61 BONNET - TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 

  Type Thread Tightening specifications Dimension
1AZ Hood to the hinge I01 M8   18.5 Nm
I12/I15 M8   19.0 Nm
2AZ Hinge to body I01 M8   18.5 Nm
I12/I15 M6   8 Nm
3AZ Adjustment plate to hinge I12/I15 M6   4 Nm
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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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