General Orphan Data: Tailgate

2021 BMW i3 Range ExtenderSECTION Tailgate
41 62 TAILGATE - TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATIONS

Type Thread Tightening specifications Dimension
1AZ Trunk lid to tailgate hinge I01 M8 20 Nm
I12 Oval-head screw M6 8 Nm
2AZ Tailgate hinge to body I01 M8 18.5 Nm
I12 M8 screw 19 Nm
3AZ Grounding strap to body I01 M5 2 Nm
I12 M5 4.5 Nm
4AZ Opening assistance to trunk lid I12 M5 screw 4.5 Nm
RENDER: 1.0x

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