Ground cable

2021 BMW i3 Range ExtenderSECTION Ground cable
12 42 GROUND CABLE - TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONS

Type Thread Tightening specifications Dimension
1AZ Holder, negative supply line I01 M8 15 Nm
2AZ High-voltage safety ground between EME and electrical machine I01 M6 8 Nm
3AZ High-voltage safety ground to engine mounting bracket I01 M6x16 11.8 Nm
4AZ Ground cable to electrical machine electronics (EME) I01 M6 8 Nm
RENDER: 1.0x

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