Battery cover flange nuts -- Part #?

lordofpi · 14th June 2012, 18:59

A few years back, when I was still under warranty, I had the service department at my local dealership replace a faulty battery (along with a bunch of other items). Much time later, I happened to notice that the cover over the battery compartment, which is normally secured using 3 brass flange nuts, was missing one; that's that stellar service we all know so well. I put it on my to-do list 2 years ago--well, I guess it just wasn't that important--; but I just want to get it off the list!

I cannot for the life of me locate the part number for this nut. Does anyone have it? I've searched through parts diagrams (I have a hard time reading those as is), but I cannot seem to find it. Thanks!

Carbon Black 2003 M5

PatrickW · 14th June 2012, 19:13

RealOEM.com * BMW E39 M5 Multifunctional pan, trunk

I think #8 is what your looking for

lordofpi · 14th June 2012, 19:25

That seems to be exactly it. Thank you so much!

chowdah · 14th June 2012, 22:09

OT: I see two "8"'s in that diagram. Weird.

jonsmiff · 14th June 2012, 22:40

i think 8 are the plastic 10mm nuts that are used in various areas of the car, the brass nuts he means have a large flange/washer built in, and dont seem to be in the diagram.

lordofpi · 15th June 2012, 18:31

Eek, thanks for pointing this out, Jon. I think I'll call Tischer to make sure it's correct since I threw it in with some other parts I ordered yesterday evening, and knowing them it probably already shipped! I'll update once I get confirmation.

UPDATE: Just checked my e-mail and it -has- shipped, lol--along with an e-mail stating that no one will be available to answer inquiries until June 18. I guess we'll just see what comes along in the mail.

ger · 16th June 2012, 02:50

The battery cover nuts would be part #11 in the diagram, even though the diagram shows them as bolts, they are indeed nuts with integrated washers. I ordered some, I haven't got the part number to hand, but I'm certain they are #11.

lordofpi · 16th June 2012, 17:36

^Okay, thanks so much. I'll confirm when the wrong one comes on Monday or Tuesday, and then I'll order one of the #11s (and see if I can get the part number too).

lordofpi · 18th June 2012, 21:54

And today it came, with one #8 (P/N 61352694959) -- the incorrect piece -- in tow.

Sorry for the lousy pictures. I just wanted to give you an idea of what that looks like. I'm off to order #11 maybe from local parts counter just to save the shipping (P/N 22-31-6-760-944). Let's see what I get this time!

lordofpi · 24th June 2012, 17:40

Just to update you all, Evan from Tischer sent me out the correct part at no charge (even though this was clearly my mistake!). Not meaning to go off-topic, but this is my first transaction with Tischer, and -- having come from using other parts vendors in the past -- these guys knock it out of the park. The level of communication and responsiveness that is part of their customer service is unmatched by anyone with whom I've done business in a long time. I'd imagine I am preaching to the choir here, but I was so impressed that I feel their praises must be sung.

Anyway, the correct piece arrived this week...#11 from the OEMParts diagram (22-31-6-760-944). For whatever reason, it is made of galvanized steel while the originals in my car had been made of brass. I really don't care, but I just thought I'd mention that. Thanks again for all of the assistance on narrowing down this $0.90 part!