e46 M3 torque spec thread-- every bolt on the car on diagrams

[SurgeSi]

helpful

[ac427]

Is there a torque value for the bolts (Part 18) that hold the bonnet latch (Part 14) into the hood/bonnet, in the link below?

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/en/showparts?id=BR92-EUR-09-2003-E46-BMW-M3&diagId=41_1099#51238238459

Also, should threadlock be used?

[Slideways]

Is there a torque value for the bolts (Part 18) that hold the bonnet latch (Part 14) into the hood/bonnet, in the link below?

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/en/showparts?id=BR92-EUR-09-2003-E46-BMW-M3&diagId=41_1099#51238238459

Also, should threadlock be used?

According to TIS, 10 NM and replace screws.

[ac427]

According to TIS, 10 NM and replace screws.

Thanks, i had a look at TIS. I think it is the latch (for which there is no torque value listed) rather than the hook. There cannot much in it though. Thanks for posting.

[BMWE46M3]

Does anyone know if there is comparable file like this for the E36 M3? If so can you please send it to me? Thanks...

[jayjaya29]

Does anyone know if there is comparable file like this for the E36 M3? If so can you please send it to me? Thanks...

I've been in the E36 M3 world for over 15 years now and never came across something like this. Racegerman has a torque spec booklet for E36s but its just the values from the Bentley manual (which has some incorrect values) and isn't as comprehensive as this E46 guide.

[Flow]

Happy to see this file is still used.
I'll download the latest version, thank you Ian for keeping it up to date

[ac427]

Happy to see this file is still used.
I'll download the latest version, thank you Ian for keeping it up to date

Good to see you back online. Do you still have an E46 M3?

[Flow]

Good to see you back online. Do you still have an E46 M3?

I do
Thanks, good to be back, and more motivated than ever to not disappear again haha