2026 BMW 2 Series Convertible First generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 30 screws | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 35 screws | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 35 screws | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Air-conditioning compressor bracket | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 160–200° |
Vacuum pump | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 20 screws | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M6 × 16 screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
228 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 241 HP engine (2014.11–) | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
228 i xDrive with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 241 HP engine (2015.9–) | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 22 screws | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
On high-pressure pump | 19.91–24.34 lbf⋅ft |
On rail | 19.91–24.34 lbf⋅ft |
On high-pressure pump | 19.91–24.34 lbf⋅ft |
On rail | 19.91–24.34 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten bolts uniformly in several passes. |
M6 | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the new screws evenly in several steps. |
M6 | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the new screws evenly in several steps. |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
220 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2014.11–) | 8.11–11.06 lbf⋅ft |
228 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 241 HP engine (2014.11–) | 8.11–11.06 lbf⋅ft |
228 i xDrive with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 241 HP engine (2015.9–) | 8.11–11.06 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 105–135° |
M7 | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
M7 | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
M7 | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
M8 × 16 screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
On diesel particulate filter | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
On exhaust manifold | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Turbocharger bracket | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M6 × 12 screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M6 × 16 screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M14 × 1,5 screws | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
M6 × 30 screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 35 screws | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M6 × 30 screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Fan wheel | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Radiator mounting | 2.21 lbf⋅ft |
Self-tapping screws. |
220 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 188 HP engine (2014.11–) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M6 × 30 screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M6 × 50 screws | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
M6 × 30 screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M6 × 50 screws | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
M6 × 31 screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 1. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 180° |
Fourth stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 2. | |
Third stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 180° |
Second stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Sixth stage | 180° |
Seventh stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 2. | |
Third stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 180° |
Second stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Sixth stage | 180° |
Seventh stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 3. | |
Second stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | loosen by 180° |
Fourth stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Fifth stage | 120° |
Sixth stage | 120° |
M8 × 40 screws | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 4. |
220 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2014.11–) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 5. | |
228 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 241 HP engine (2014.11–) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 5. | |
228 i xDrive with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 241 HP engine (2015.9–) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 5. |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten bolts uniformly in several passes. |
M10 | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 70° |
M12 | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 70° |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Replace bolts. | |
Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 70° |
Fourth stage | 70° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screw, wash and slightly oil. | |
Second stage | 70° |
Third stage | 70° |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screw, wash and slightly oil. | |
Second stage | 70° |
Third stage | 70° |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 70° |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws, and oil the screws. | |
Second stage | 270° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 120° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
M12 × 1,5 screws | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
M12 × 1,5 screws | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise. |
M12 × 1,5 screws | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws and snug them down crosswise. |
M12 × 1,5 screws | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise. |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace bolts. | |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
M12 × 1,5 screws | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 6. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 60° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 7. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 7. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 8. | |
Second stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 60° |
Fourth stage | 60° |
M8 × 16 screws | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 16 screws | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 120° |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace bearing bolt. |
M7 | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the cover plate. |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the cover plate. |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing chain tensioner | 59 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace bearing bolt. |
Cap | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the cover plate. |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the cover plate. |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M6 × 22 screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M22 × 1,5 screws | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
M6 × 22 screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
220 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 188 HP engine (2014.11–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
On the engine block | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
220 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 188 HP engine (2014.11–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 65° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 16° |
First stage | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 55° |
First stage | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 55° |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Oil pump drive chain tensioner | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 65° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 16° |
First stage | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 55° |
First stage | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 55° |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Rear | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace bolts. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Oil cooler | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Oil cooler lines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace plastic screw. |
M12 | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace plastic screw. |
M12 × 1,5 screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Slightly oil sealing lips. |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Lubricate the sealing rings. | |
Second stage | 180° detach. |
Third stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter drain plug | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Lubricate the sealing rings. | |
Second stage | 180° detach. |
Third stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter drain plug | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
Oil pressure sensor | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M6 × 70 screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 9. |
M6 × 70 screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 9. |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Left-hand thread | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 70.07 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 70.07 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Left-hand thread | |
Second stage | 90° |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M6 × 25 screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M6 × 25 screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft sensor | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
Crankshaft sensor | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust gas temperature sensor | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Glow plugs | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
M18 × 1,5 screws | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
M10 screws (class 8.8) | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M8 screws (class 8.8) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
M14 | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
M8 | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
At the bracket | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
At the bracket | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
On diesel particulate filter | 19.18 lbf⋅ft |
Replace clamps. | |
To rear silencer | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
At the turbocharger | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
At the bracket | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
220 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 188 HP engine (2014.11–) | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten in several steps. | |
Second stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
Fifth stage | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
Second stage | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 19.18 lbf⋅ft |
M12 screws (class 10.9) | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 20 screws | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Fuel filter bracket | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
M14 | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 60 screws | 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 2026 BMW 2 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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