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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
expand_moreIntake manifold
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M7 11.06 lbf⋅ft
M8 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor
expand_more118 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2008.9–2013.12)
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAlternator
expand_moreOnto crankcase
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M8 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCarburetion
expand_moreHigh-pressure line
expand_moreOn high-pressure pump
M14 19.9124.34 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
On high-pressure pump 17.7 lbf⋅ft
On injector 17.7 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreHigh-pressure pump
M6 6.649.59 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreHigh-pressure pump pulley
M12 47.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCharging
expand_moreTurbo charger
On exhaust manifold 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Use hot screw paste
expand_moreTurbocharger oil feed line
Banjo screws 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
Turbocharger oil return line 2.21 lbf⋅ft
Hose clamps.
expand_moreCooling system
expand_moreCoolant drain plug
expand_moreOnto crankcase
M14 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreCoolant pump
M10 29.5 lbf⋅ft
M8 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOnto crankcase (M8)
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
expand_moreScrews 1 – 8
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing, BMW gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N43 B20 A 141 HP, Screws 1 – 8.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing, BMW gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N43 B20 A 141 HP, Screws 1 – 8.
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Note correct order of tensioning. See figure 1.
expand_moreScrew 9
Second stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreScrews 10 – 13
Third stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreScrew 14
Fourth stage 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head screws
expand_moreM10 × 170 screws
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, BMW gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N46 B20 B 134 HP, M10 × 170 screws.
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, BMW gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N46 B20 B 134 HP, M10 × 170 screws.
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 90°
Fourth stage 45°
expand_moreM9 × 125 screws
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 45°
expand_moreM9 × 95 screws
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 45°
expand_moreM10
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, BMW gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N46 B20 B 154 HP, M10.
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, BMW gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N46 B20 B 154 HP, M10.
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace the screws and lubricate lightly See figure 3.
Third stage 90°
Fifth stage 90°
Seventh stage 45°
expand_moreM9
Second stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 90°
Sixth stage 45°
expand_moreN54 B30 A engine
expand_moreScrews 1 – 14
Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L N54 B30 A 302 HP, N54 B30 A engine, Screws 1 – 14.
Figure 4. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L N54 B30 A 302 HP, N54 B30 A engine, Screws 1 – 14.
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 4.
Second stage 90°
Fourth stage 45°
expand_moreScrews 1 – 10
Third stage 90°
expand_moreScrews 15 – 18
Fifth stage 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreN55 B30 A engine
expand_moreScrews 1 – 14
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 4.
Second stage 90°
Third stage 180°
expand_moreScrews 15 – 18
Fourth stage 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreScrews 1 – 10
Figure 5. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications, Screws 1 – 10.
Figure 5. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications, Screws 1 – 10.
First stage 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 5.
Second stage 180° detach
loosen in reverse order to the illustration
Third stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Fourth stage 120°
Fifth stage 120°
expand_moreScrew 11
Sixth stage 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreValve cover
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M6 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M7 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
expand_moreM8
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screw, wash and slightly oil.
Second stage 120°
expand_moreM9
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screw, wash and slightly oil.
Second stage 140°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM9
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace, wash and lightly lubricate the screws.
Second stage 70°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
expand_moreN54 B30 A engine M16 screws
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second stage 360°
expand_moreN55 B30 A engine M18 screws
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second stage 270°
expand_moreAll other modifications
M16 × 74 screws 221.27 lbf⋅ft
Replace and lightly oil the screws.
expand_moreCrankshaft pulley
M8 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDrive plate
expand_moreN52 engine
Magnesium valve cover 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_morePlastic valve cover
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 92.2 lbf⋅ft
N53 engine 92.2 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreM12
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 92.2 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M12 × 19 screws 95.88 lbf⋅ft
Engine block closure screws 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFlywheel
M12 95.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreWith manual transmission
M12 × 25 screws 95.88 lbf⋅ft
BMW gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N43 B20 A 168 HP 95.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreN55 B30 A engine M12 screws
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 45°
expand_moreWith manual transmission
M12 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreAll other modifications
M12 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreMain bearing
expand_moreM10 × 100 screws
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 70°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM10 × 85 screws
First stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Third stage 60°
Fourth stage 60°
expand_moreVibration damper
M8 × 20 screws 25.81 lbf⋅ft
M8 × 16 screws (class 10.9) 25.81 lbf⋅ft
M8 × 20 screws (class 8.8) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
M8 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 120°
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain guide rail
M7 10.33 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreBearing screws
M16 × 1,5 screws 14.75 lbf⋅ft
M7 10.33 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreBearing screws
M7 10.33 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM18
Cap 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M16 × 1,5 screws 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain slip rail
M6 × 35 screws 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Camshaft timing chain tensioner 51.63 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioning rail
expand_moreBearing screws
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM22
Cap 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreChain tensioner
M22 × 1,5 screws 47.94 lbf⋅ft
M22 × 1,5 screws 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M22 × 1,5 screws 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Control drive chain tensioner 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel
expand_moreVanos (M10)
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreAll other modifications
M7 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel
expand_moreVanos (M10)
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreAll other modifications
M7 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTiming case cover
M7 11.06 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil cooler
M6 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil drain plug
M12 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreOil filter housing
Oil filter cover 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil pump
expand_more118 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2008.9–2013.12)
expand_moreOnto crankcase
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil pump chain wheel
M10 23.6 lbf⋅ft
Left-hand thread
M10 23.6 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM8
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 45°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM8 × 35 screws
First stage 3.69 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
Left-hand thread
expand_moreOil sump
M8 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace self-locking or microencapsulated screws
BMW gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N43 B20 A 168 HP 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M8 × 50 screws 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM8 × 112 screws
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreM8 × 26 screws
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 60°
expand_moreM8 × 36 screws
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreM8 × 92 screws
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreAll other modifications
M8 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine management
Camshaft sensor 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Crankshaft sensor 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Glow plugs 9.59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreKnock sensor
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreLambda sensor
M18 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreAt the axle support (M8)
Front 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAt the crossmember
M10 screws (class 10.9) 41.3 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSubframe
M12 79.66 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreDiesel particulate filter
expand_moreAt the turbocharger
Clamps 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace clamps.
expand_moreExhaust manifold
M7 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
M7 14.75 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreAll other modifications
M7 9.59 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreExhaust pipe
expand_moreAt the exhaust manifold
M10 33.19 lbf⋅ft
M8 22.86 lbf⋅ft
Clamps 37.62 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust pipe bracket
M12 22.13 lbf⋅ft
M8 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreParticle filter bracket
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM8 × 20 screws
Strut 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
M12 × 1,25 screws 14.7519.18 lbf⋅ft
M14 × 1,25 screws 19.9124.34 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
BMW gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N46 B20 B 134 HP 33.19 lbf⋅ft
M10 28.03 lbf⋅ft
BMW gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N46 B20 C 154 HP 33.19 lbf⋅ft
BMW gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N46 B20 E 154 HP 33.19 lbf⋅ft
BMW gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N46 B20 B 154 HP 33.19 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 BMW 1 Series Convertible user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and BMW warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow BMW 1 Series Convertible service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2012 BMW 1 Series Convertible you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

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