R56 How tight the bolts on the headlight assembly should be?

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Sep 15, 2015 | 08:52 AM

theateist

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How tight the bolts on the headlight assembly should be?

I need to remove the headlight assembly to replace something very small.
The question is when I'm going to return it back how tight I should tighten the bolts on the headlight assembly? I have a torque wrench.
I know you would say "tighten until it tight", but I just wonder if there is a specification of torque number that should be used?

Sep 15, 2015 | 10:16 AM

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According to the Bentley Manual, there are not specific torque requirements listed for the bolts when reinstalling the headlights.

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Sep 15, 2015 | 01:52 PM

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its not a structure or load bearing part. Up to the point that prevents it from rattling is enough

Sep 16, 2015 | 07:22 AM

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Just tighten them enough, by hand of course , make sure they are aligned and the the little adjustment screw is set, there is a weird looking washer that can move around a bit till fully tightened, so watch for that.