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1997 BMW M3

3.0L I6 S50RWDAUTOMATICgas
2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls
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maintenance

Battery Test Torque Specs

for 1997 BMW M3 3.0L I6 S50 · RWD
Units

8 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
Bracket Bolts
16 lb-ft · 22 Nm
Connector Bolts
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
Cover Screws
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
Ground Cable Bolt
Critical
11 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Mounting Bolts
21 lb-ft · 28 Nm
Sensor Bolts
8 lb-ft · 11 Nm
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