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      05-04-2020, 01:22 PM   #19
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Updated the post to include the 7 reinforcement plate bolts (aka skid plate, belly pan, pictured above) as they were not included in the original post. BMW says they are one time use, torque to yield bolts, which require 56 NM (41 ft lbs) plus turning the bolt an additional 90 degrees after you have achieved the initial torque which stretches the bolt to a very tight final resting point.

Relabeled the "Front of Car Sub-Frame/K Member" bolts to the proper BMW terminology "Front Axle Carrier" bolts to reduce confusion.

The 6 forward most "Front Axle Carrier M12 Bolts" require 108 NM (80 ft lb)
The 2 far rear most "Front Axle Carrier M10 Bolts" are the same bolts [labeled (9) in the image] as used on the reinforcement plate and require 56 NM (41 ft lbs) + a 90 degree additional turn.

Edit: Also corrected 16mm socket is required for these M10 bolts, not a 17mm socket as previously stated.
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