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1997 BMW 318TI E36

1.9L I4 M44•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

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maintenance

Battery Test Torque Specs

for 1997 BMW 318ti E36 1.9L I4 M44 · RWD

Units

8 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Battery Hold-Down Bolt

Do not overtighten

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Battery Terminal Bolts

Critical

Clean terminals

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Bracket Bolts

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Connector Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Ground Cable Bolt

Critical

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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