2011 BMW 1 Series M1 Coupe engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10


Third stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreScrews 1 – 14

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Screws 1 – 14.


First stage	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage	90°90°90°
Fourth stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreScrews 15 – 18


Fifth stage	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreValve cover


M6	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreM16


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace the screws and lubricate lightly
Second stage	360°360°360°

expand_moreVibration damper


M8	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing chain guide rail


M7	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreChain tensioner


M22 × 1,5 screws	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreExhaust pipe

expand_moreAt the exhaust manifold


M10	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
M8	22.86 lbf⋅ft22.86 lbf⋅ft31 N⋅m


Clamps	37.62 lbf⋅ft37.62 lbf⋅ft51 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust pipe bracket


M12	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
M8	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs


M12	14.75–19.18 lbf⋅ft14.75–19.18 lbf⋅ft20–26 N⋅m
M14	19.91–24.34 lbf⋅ft19.91–24.34 lbf⋅ft27–33 N⋅m

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2011 BMW 1 Series M1 Coupe 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.

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BMW 1 Series M1 Coupe First generation model years

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2011 BMW 1 Series M1 Coupe First generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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