2007 BMW 3 Series Coupe Third generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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At the bracket | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
At the cylinder head | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 1. |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
325 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2007.7–2013.12) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
330 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
330 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M10 × 125 screws | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 90 screws | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.1–2013.12) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.3–2013.12) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 165–195° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 75–105° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 165–195° |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Air-conditioning compressor pressure line | 13.28–14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.1–2013.12) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.3–2013.12) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
325 i (2006.6–2010.12) | 59 lbf⋅ft |
Manufacturer Bosch | 59 lbf⋅ft |
Manufacturer Valeo | 59 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
With active steering | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
M16 | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
With active steering | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
M8 | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
With active steering | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2007.9–2013.12) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.1–2013.12) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
M6 × 40 screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M10 × 30 screws | 48.68 lbf⋅ft |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2007.9–2013.12) | 8.11–11.06 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.1–2013.12) | 8.11–11.06 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M14 | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
On high-pressure pump | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
On injector | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
M14 | 20.65–23.6 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 8.11–11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M14 | 19.91–24.34 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 14.75–19.18 lbf⋅ft |
Union nuts | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2007.9–2013.12) | 6.64–9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Screw connections need to be loosened or tightened in steps of 90°. |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.1–2013.12) | 6.64–9.59 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the cover plate. |
Central screws | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
On injector | 15.49–18.44 lbf⋅ft |
On rail | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Union nuts | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2007.9–2013.12) | 8.11–11.06 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.1–2013.12) | 8.11–11.06 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 19.18 lbf⋅ft |
Turbo charger | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Turbocharger oil feed line | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
Turbocharger oil return line | 2.21 lbf⋅ft |
Hose clamps. |
M14 | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
M14 | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
M14 | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Radiator drain screws | 1.84 lbf⋅ft |
Radiator mounting | 1.84 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws need to be loosened or tightened in steps of 180°. See figure 2. |
Second stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Bearing cap | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Bearing casing | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 3. |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Note correct order of tensioning. See figure 4. |
Second stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Inlet camshaft | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Replace aluminum screws. |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace aluminum screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Install bearing using special tool. |
M6 × 30 screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Inlet camshaft | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Replace aluminum screws. |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace aluminum screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Install bearing using special tool. |
Second stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the bearing cover of the camshafts in 1/2 turning steps from inside to outside. |
Second stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the bearing cover of the camshafts in 1/2 turning steps from inside to outside. |
Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the bearing cover of the camshafts in 1/2 turning steps from inside to outside. |
M6 × 30 screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Replace aluminum screws. |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace aluminum screws. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Install bearing using special tool. |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Insert the screws dry. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Install bearing using special tool. |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Insert the screws dry. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Install bearing using special tool. |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 5. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 45° |
Fifth stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Sixth stage | 90° |
Seventh stage | 45° |
Eighth stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Ninth stage | 90° |
First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 6. | |
Second stage | 180° detach |
loosen in reverse order to the illustration | |
Third stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 120° |
Fifth stage | 120° |
Sixth stage | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. See figure 7. | |
Second stage | slacken |
Loosen all screws at least 180° from outside to inside. | |
Third stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 120° |
Fifth stage | 120° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 7. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 45° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 45° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 45° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 8. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 45° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 45° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 135° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 9. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 45° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
Sixth stage | 90° |
Seventh stage | 135° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 10. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 45° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 45° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 135° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 10. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 45° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 45° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 45° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws See figure 11. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 45° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Sixth stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 12. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 45° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Sixth stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 12. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 45° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
Sixth stage | 90° |
Seventh stage | 135° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. See figure 13. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 45° |
Third stage | 90° |
First step | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second step | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. See figure 13. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 45° |
Third stage | 90° |
First step | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second step | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 14. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 45° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 14. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 180° |
Fourth stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Fifth stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Replace aluminum screws. |
First stage | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Plastic valve cover | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace, wash and lightly lubricate the screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace, wash and lubricate the screws. | |
Second stage | 70° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace, wash and lubricate the screws. | |
Second stage | 70° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screw, wash and slightly oil. | |
Second stage | 70° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace, wash and lightly lubricate the screws. | |
Second stage | 120° |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2007.9–2013.12) | 221.27 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the screws and lubricate lightly | |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.1–2013.12) | 221.27 lbf⋅ft |
Replace and lightly oil the screw. | |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.3–2013.12) | 221.27 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the screws and lubricate lightly |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 360° |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 360° |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the screws and lubricate lightly | |
Second stage | 360° |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 360° |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 270° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 120° |
All other modifications | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2007.9–2013.12) | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.1–2013.12) | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
320 xd with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.3–2013.12) | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 92.2 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 92.2 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 92.2 lbf⋅ft |
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12) | 89.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
Magnesium valve cover | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 92.2 lbf⋅ft |
330 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12) | 89.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 92.2 lbf⋅ft |
Magnesium valve cover | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 92.2 lbf⋅ft |
N53 engine | 92.2 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L N47 D20 C 161 HP | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
BMW diesel straight-4 2.0 L N47 D20 A 174 HP, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M30 × 1 screws | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
M40 × 1,5 screws | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2007.9–2013.12) | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2006.11–2007.6) | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2007.6–2013.12) | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.1–2013.12) | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
N54 engine | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Retap thread in holes and use new screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
M12 | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Retap thread in holes and use new screws. |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 15. | |
Second stage | 70° |
Third stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 60° |
Fourth stage | 60° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 70° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 70° |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace bolts. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace bolts. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace bolts. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace bolts. | |
Second stage | 70° |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 70° |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 70° |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace bolts. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace bolts. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace bolts. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 60° |
Fourth stage | 60° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws and tighten them crosswise. | |
Second stage | 120° |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.1–2013.12) | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 16 screws | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 16 screws (class 10.9) | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 20 screws (class 8.8) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 16 screws (class 10.9) | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 20 screws (class 8.8) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 16 screws (class 10.9) | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 20 screws (class 8.8) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
330 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 120° |
Cap | 23.6 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
M6 | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
M7 | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.1–2013.12) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M16 × 1,5 screws | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
320 xd with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.3–2013.12) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M6 × 35 screws | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2007.9–2013.12) | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.1–2013.12) | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
325 i (2006.6–2010.12) | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Magnesium valve cover | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
Plastic valve cover | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
All other modifications | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Cap | 23.6 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.1–2013.12) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
320 xd with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.3–2013.12) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
All other modifications | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
M22 × 1,5 screws | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
M22 | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
M22 × 1,5 screws | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Control drive chain guide rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Control drive chain tensioner | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Control drive chain tensioning rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 180° |
M6 | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 23.6 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
M6 | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 180° |
Cap | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the cover plate. |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
M10 | 34.67 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 34.67 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
M8 | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
All other modifications | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
M12 × 1,5 screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
At the cylinder head | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter | Tighten by hand |
M20 × 1,5 screws | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 30 screws | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
M8 × 30 screws | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
M10 | 23.6 lbf⋅ft |
Left-hand thread |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Left-hand thread | |
Second stage | 90° |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.1–2013.12) | 23.6 lbf⋅ft |
Left-hand thread |
M10 | 23.6 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. (left-hand thread) | |
Second stage | 90° |
M8 | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M6 screws (class 10.9) | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
M6 8.8 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 screws (class 8.8) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
M6 screws (class 10.9) | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
M6 8.8 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 screws (class 8.8) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M6 screws (class 10.9) | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
M6 8.8 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
On the engine block | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2007.9–2013.12) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.1–2013.12) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2007.9–2013.12) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.1–2013.12) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.3–2013.12) | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
325 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2007.1–2009.12) | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12) | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
330 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12) | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
335 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2006.9–2013.12) | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2007.9–2013.12) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 30 screws | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
335 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12) | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
335 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12) | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
M18 × 1,5 screws | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 105° |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 50.15 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M8 screws (class 10.9) | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
On engine bracket | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M8 screws (class 10.9) | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
M10 screws (class 10.9) | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 50.15 lbf⋅ft |
M10 screws (class 10.9) | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 79.66 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws and nuts. | |
Second stage | 90° |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Strut | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 37.62 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 37.62 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
M8 | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
330 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
330 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
335 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
335 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2006.9–2013.12) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 22.86 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 37.62 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 37.62 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Strut | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use a new clamp |
Clamps | 37.62 lbf⋅ft |
M12 × 1,5 screws | 14.75–19.18 lbf⋅ft |
M14 × 1,5 screws | 19.91–24.34 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.1–2013.12) | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.3–2013.12) | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
All other modifications | 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 2007 BMW 3 Series 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.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Steering Fluid 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
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 3 Series Coupe 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 2007 BMW 3 Series Coupe you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
BMW 3 Series Coupe Third generation model years
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