2011 BMW 3 Series Touring engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system

expand_moreIntake manifold

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Figure 1. Air intake system, Intake manifold, All other modifications.
Second stage	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
See figure 1.

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt deflection pulley

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All other modifications	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner


All other modifications	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor


All other modifications	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor bracket

expand_moreAll other modifications


M8	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor pressure line


M6	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreAlternator

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreGenerator bracket

expand_moreAll other modifications


M8	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m


Vacuum pump	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Vacuum pump sprocket wheel	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m
Clean and lubricate the screws.

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreFuel-distributing pipe


All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreHigh-pressure line

expand_moreAll other modifications


Union nuts	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreHigh-pressure pump

expand_moreAll other modifications


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreHigh-pressure pump pulley


Cap	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace the cover plate.

expand_moreM12


Central screws	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection hoses

expand_moreAll other modifications


Union nuts	17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage	19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m

expand_moreCharging

expand_moreTurbo charger


All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Use hot screw paste


Turbocharger oil feed line	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Turbocharger oil return line	2.21 lbf⋅ft2.21 lbf⋅ft3 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


Coolant drain plug	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCoolant pump


All other modifications	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing

expand_moreAll other modifications


Bearing cap	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing, All other modifications.
Bearing casing	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
See figure 2.

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreScrews 1 – 10

Figure 3. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications, Screws 1 – 10.


First stage	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws. See figure 3.
Second stage	180° detach
loosen in reverse order to the illustration
Third stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Fourth stage	120°120°120°
Fifth stage	120°120°120°

expand_moreScrew 11


Sixth stage	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreValve cover

expand_moreAll other modifications


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreBalance shaft gear wheel

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreBalance shaft module


M6 × 25 screws	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreM8 × 40 screws


First stage	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreM8 × 75 screws


First stage	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace, wash and lubricate the screws.
Second stage	70°70°70°

expand_moreCrankshaft central screws

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace and lightly oil the screw.
Second stage	270°270°270°

expand_moreDrive plate


All other modifications	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreFlywheel


All other modifications	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreMain bearing

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreM10 × 85 screws


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Third stage	60°60°60°
Fourth stage	60°60°60°

expand_moreVibration damper

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	120°120°120°

expand_moreEngine control

expand_moreCamshaft timing chain guide rail

expand_moreAll other modifications


M8	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing chain slip rail

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the cylinder head	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioner

expand_moreAll other modifications


M22 × 1,5 screws	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioning rail


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreCamshaft timing gear


M7	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreChain tensioner


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


Control drive chain guide rail	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreControl drive chain tensioner


M6	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreControl drive chain tensioning rail


All other modifications	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m


Control drive timing chain slip rail	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEccentric shaft for intake valve timing

expand_moreAll other modifications


M6	6.27 lbf⋅ft6.27 lbf⋅ft8.5 N⋅m

expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°


Intermediate shaft chain sprocket	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace nuts.

expand_moreOil pump camshaft timing chain guide rail

expand_moreM16 × 1,5 screws


Cap	19.91 lbf⋅ft19.91 lbf⋅ft27 N⋅m
Replace the cover plate.

expand_moreM6 × 16 screws


First stage	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	45°45°45°


Oil pump drive chain tensioner	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreCentral screws


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage	180°180°180°

expand_moreTiming case cover

expand_moreOn the engine block


First stage	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOn timing case cover


Cap	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace the cover plate.

expand_moreEngine lubrication

expand_moreOil cooler


All other modifications	4.43 lbf⋅ft4.43 lbf⋅ft6 N⋅m

expand_moreOil drain plug


All other modifications	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreOil filter housing

expand_moreAll other modifications


Oil filter cover	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
On the engine block	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOil pump

expand_moreAll other modifications


M8 × 30 screws	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreM8 × 45 screws


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOil pump chain wheel

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Use new screw. (left-hand thread)
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreAll other modifications


On the engine block	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine management

expand_moreCamshaft sensor


All other modifications	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m

expand_moreCrankshaft sensor


All other modifications	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m


Exhaust gas temperature sensor	22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Glow plugs	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreKnock sensor


All other modifications	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m


Lambda sensor	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreOn the engine block


M10	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the subframe	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
On engine bracket	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m

expand_moreSubframe

expand_moreOn chassis


M12	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
M14	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m

expand_moreSubframe diagonal strut

expand_moreM12


First stage	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Use new screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°


M8	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreSubframe stiffening plate

expand_moreAt the subframe


First stage	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreCatalytic converter

expand_moreAll other modifications


Clamps	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Use new parts.

expand_moreCatalytic converter bracket

expand_moreAll other modifications


M8	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreDiesel particulate filter

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAt the turbocharger


Clamps	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace clamps.

expand_moreExhaust manifold

expand_moreAll other modifications


M7	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust pipe bracket

expand_moreAll other modifications


M8	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreParticle filter bracket


M12	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreIgnition system

expand_moreSpark plugs

expand_moreAll other modifications


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

expand_moreStart system

expand_moreStarter

expand_moreAll other modifications


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 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 3 Series Touring 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.

Maintenance Items

Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

Service Intervals

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2011 BMW 3 Series Touring generations

In 2011 BMW offered 2 generations of the 3 Series Touring. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

Fourth generation LCI

E91

2011 BMW 3 Series Touring Fifth generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2011 BMW 3 Series Touring generations

Fourth generation LCI

BMW 3 Series Touring Fifth generation model years

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