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1996 BMW 318IS E36

1.8L I4•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

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electrical

Alternator Torque Specs

for 1996 BMW 318is E36 1.8L I4 · RWD

Units

11 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Alternator Mounting Bolts

Critical

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Alternator Pivot Bolt

Critical

33 lb-ft · 45 Nm

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Battery Cable Nut

Critical

Disconnect battery first

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Battery Terminal Bolts

Critical

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Bracket Bolts

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Connector Screws

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Ground Bolt

Critical

10 lb-ft · 13 Nm

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Ground Strap Bolt

Critical

Clean contact surfaces

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

24 lb-ft · 32 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

24 lb-ft · 33 Nm

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Tensioner Bolt

Critical

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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