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2000 BMW 540I

4.4L V8 M62RWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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electrical

Battery Torque Specs

for 2000 BMW 540i 4.4L V8 M62 · RWD
Units

7 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Battery Hold-Down Bolt
Do not overtighten
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Battery Terminal Bolts
Critical
Clean terminals
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
Ground Bolt
Critical
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Ground Cable Bolt
Critical
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Ground Strap Bolt
Critical
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Mounting Bolts
Critical
25 lb-ft · 34 Nm
Positive Cable Nut
Critical
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
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