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1999 BMW 540IT E39

4.4L V8RWDAUTOMATICgas
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Battery Cable - Positive Torque Specs

for 1999 BMW 540iT E39 4.4L V8 · RWD
Units

5 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
Mounting Bolts
Critical
25 lb-ft · 34 Nm
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