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2008 BMW 528I

3.0L I6 N52•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor589 Torque4713 Fluid7 DTC870 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls2

electrical

Starter Solenoid Torque Specs

for 2008 BMW 528i 3.0L I6 N52 · RWD

Units

12 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Battery Cable Nut

Critical

11 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Battery Terminal Bolts

Do not overtighten

4 lb-ft · 6 Nm

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Bracket Bolts

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Connector Screws

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Ground Bolt

Critical

11 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Ground Strap Bolt

Critical

Clean contact surfaces

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Ground Strap Bolts

Ensure clean contact

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Module Mounting Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Starter Mounting Bolts

Critical

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

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Terminal Bolts

Critical

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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