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Install the front left and right wheels

NOTE: Perform the steps on the left and right side.

Mounting the wheel 

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
The contact surface between the brake disc and the wheel rim must be clean and free from oil and grease. There is otherwise a risk of the wheel becoming loose at a later time.

This process is intended to prevent damage to the brake disc.

Check 

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Result 

» Spots (> 30%) of the bearing surface (1) of the taper on the screw head show silvery wear.

Measure

Parts:  Lug bolts

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Never use an impact screwdriver or electric screwdriver to apply and tighten the lug bolts.
The rim must rest evenly against the brake disc.
In the case of non-original BMW lug bolts/wheel rims, it may be necessary to retighten the lug bolts on user account of setting properties (refer to the documentation from the manufacturer).
Do not apply oil to new lug bolts.
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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Lug bolts 
M14/SW17
Screw in lug bolts and evenly tighten crosswise by hand in order to center the wheel rim.
Tighten lug bolts to the prescribed tightening torque with a calibrated torque wrench in a crosswise sequence.
Check all the lug bolts in the same order or retighten to the prescribed tightening torque again.
tightening torque 
140 Nm
Check 
140 Nm