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2000 BMW 540I

4.4L V8 M62•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor589 Torque3508 Fluid7 DTC683 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls2

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AC Evaporator Torque Specs

for 2000 BMW 540i 4.4L V8 M62 · RWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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AC Line Fittings

Critical

New O-rings

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Blower Motor Screws

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Compressor Bolts

Critical

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Duct Clips

2 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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Evaporator Case Screws

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Expansion Valve Fitting

Critical

Use new O-rings

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Line Fittings

Critical

Use new O-rings, add oil

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Mounting Bracket Bolts

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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