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1995 BMW 318I

1.8L I4 M42RWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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electrical

Starter Torque Specs

for 1995 BMW 318i 1.8L I4 M42 · RWD
Units

11 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Battery Cable Nut
Critical
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Battery Terminal Bolts
Critical
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
Bracket Bolts
14 lb-ft · 19 Nm
Connector Screws
3 lb-ft · 4 Nm
Ground Bolt
Critical
10 lb-ft · 13 Nm
Ground Strap Bolt
Critical
Clean contact surfaces
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Mounting Bolts
Critical
24 lb-ft · 32 Nm
Mounting Bolts
Critical
24 lb-ft · 33 Nm
Solenoid Wire Nut
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
Starter Mounting Bolts
Critical
33 lb-ft · 45 Nm
Terminal Bolts
Critical
5 lb-ft · 6 Nm
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