2008 BMW 3 Series Touring Fourth 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 |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
325 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
325 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
325 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
335 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2006.9–2012.6) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
335 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2006.9–2012.6) | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 1. |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 121 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2008.5–2012.5) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2008.5–2012.5) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
With active steering | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
With active steering | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
With active steering | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2008.5–2012.5) | 8.11–11.06 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M14 | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Union nuts | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2008.5–2012.5) | 6.64–9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Screw connections need to be loosened or tightened in steps of 90°. |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the cover plate. |
Central screws | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Injection hoses | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2008.5–2012.5) | 8.11–11.06 lbf⋅ft |
325 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2006.9–2012.6) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
330 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
335 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2006.9–2012.6) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 19.18 lbf⋅ft |
On exhaust manifold | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
tighten gradually cross-wise |
On exhaust manifold | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
tighten gradually cross-wise |
On exhaust manifold | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Use hot screw paste |
M8 | 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. |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 7.38 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 |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten in steps from inside to outside. | |
Second stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Note correct order of tensioning. See figure 2. |
Second stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten in steps from inside to outside. | |
Second stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Note correct order of tensioning. See figure 2. |
Second stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the bearing cover of the camshafts in 1/2 turning steps from inside to outside. | |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the bearing cover of the camshafts in 1/2 turning steps from inside to outside. | |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the bearing cover of the camshafts in 1/2 turning steps from inside to outside. |
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 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the bearing cover of the camshafts in 1/2 turning steps from inside to outside. | |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the bearing cover of the camshafts in 1/2 turning steps from inside to outside. | |
M8 | 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. |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the bearing cover of the camshafts in 1/2 turning steps from inside to outside. | |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the bearing cover of the camshafts in 1/2 turning steps from inside to outside. | |
M8 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the bearing cover of the camshafts in 1/2 turning steps from inside to outside. |
M6 | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Insert the screws dry. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Bearing cap | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Bearing casing | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 3. |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 4. | |
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 | 59 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 5. | |
Second stage | slacken |
Loosen the cylinder head screws in the reverse order of tightening. | |
Third stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace, wash and lubricate the screws. See figure 5. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws See figure 6. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 45° |
Fifth stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Sixth stage | 90° |
Seventh stage | 45° |
Eighth stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Ninth stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws See figure 6. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 45° |
Third stage | 90° |
First step | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second step | 90° |
First stage | 59 lbf⋅ft |
Replace and lightly oil the 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 | 90° |
Fifth stage | 90° |
First stage | 59 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 8. | |
Second stage | 180° detach |
loosen in reverse order to the illustration | |
Third stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 90° |
Sixth stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 9. | |
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 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace, wash and lubricate the screws. See figure 10. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
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 |
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 | 59 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws See figure 12. | |
Second stage | 180° detach |
Third stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 13. | |
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 13. | |
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 14. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 45° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Sixth stage | 90° |
First stage | 59 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. See figure 15. | |
Second stage | 180° detach |
Third stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 90° |
First stage | 59 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 16. | |
Second stage | 180° detach |
Third stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 17. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 45° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 17. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 180° |
Fourth stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 17. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 45° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 17. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 180° |
Fourth stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 17. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Fourth stage | 45° |
Third stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 17. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 180° |
Fourth stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 18. | |
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 |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Plastic valve cover | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screw, wash and slightly oil. | |
Second stage | 120° |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screw, wash and slightly oil. | |
Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 70° |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 70° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 120° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace, wash and lubricate the screws. | |
Second stage | 120° |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Replace, wash and lightly lubricate the screws. | |
Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 70° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 120° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screw, wash and slightly oil. | |
Second stage | 120° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace, wash and lubricate the screws. | |
Second stage | 70° |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2008.5–2012.5) | 221.27 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the screws and lubricate lightly |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 150° |
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (2006.1–2012.6) | 221.27 lbf⋅ft |
Replace bolt. | |
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 221.27 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the screws and lubricate lightly |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 150° |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 221.27 lbf⋅ft |
Replace bolt. | |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 221.27 lbf⋅ft |
Replace bolt. |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Replace and lightly oil the screw. | |
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° |
Crankshaft pulley | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2008.5–2012.5) | 95.88 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 |
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 (2005.9–2012.6) | 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 |
N53 engine | 92.2 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
335 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2006.9–2012.6) | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
335 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 302 HP engine (2006.9–2012.6) | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
All other modifications | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
M30 × 1 screws | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
M40 × 1,5 screws | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
M30 × 1 screws | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
M40 × 1,5 screws | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2008.5–2012.5) | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 121 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (2006.1–2012.6) | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 141 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 95.88 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 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° |
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° |
All other modifications | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 19. | |
Second stage | 70° |
Third stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace and lightly oil the screw. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 70° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 70° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 70° |
First stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Replace and lightly oil the screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
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 bolts. | |
Second stage | 70° |
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 | 36.88 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° |
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 141 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 150° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 120° |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 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 |
M8 | 25.81 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 |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
Cap | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
M7 | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2007.7–2012.6) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 141 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 141 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
320 d xDrive with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2008.9–2012.6) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M16 × 1,5 screws | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M16 × 1,5 screws | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M6 × 35 screws | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2008.5–2012.5) | 47.94 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 |
M16 × 1,5 screws | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing gear | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (2006.1–2012.6) | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
M22 × 1,5 screws | 51.63 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 |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screw. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
Cap | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the cover plate. |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
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 |
Oil cooler | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
M12 × 1,5 screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
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 |
Use new screw. (left-hand thread) | |
Second stage | 90° |
M8 | 22.13 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 |
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 127 HP engine (2006.1–2012.6) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace self-locking or microencapsulated screws | |
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 141 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
M6 screws (class 10.9) | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
M6 8.8 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
M12 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 22.13 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 | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
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° |
On the engine block | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2008.5–2012.5) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
325 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2008.5–2012.5) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 2.21 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
All other modifications | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
318 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 121 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
320 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
325 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2006.9–2012.6) | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
330 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
330 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 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 (2006.9–2012.6) | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Lambda sensor | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
M10 screws (class 8.8) | 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 |
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 |
M8 screws (class 10.9) | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
M10 screws (class 10.9) | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 50.15 lbf⋅ft |
M10 screws (class 10.9) | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 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 |
First stage | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
Screws | 36.14 lbf⋅ft |
Torx screws | 31.72 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 54.58 lbf⋅ft |
Torx screws | 48.68 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Torx screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Torx screws | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 36.14 lbf⋅ft |
Torx screws | 31.72 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 54.58 lbf⋅ft |
Torx screws | 48.68 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Torx screws | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 36.14 lbf⋅ft |
Torx screws | 31.72 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 54.58 lbf⋅ft |
Torx screws | 48.68 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Torx screws | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Torx screws | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace clamps. |
Clamps | 37.62 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 37.62 lbf⋅ft |
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 the nuts and use fitting paste | |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste | |
M8 | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste |
M7 | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste | |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste | |
M8 | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste |
M7 | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. |
M10 | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 22.86 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 37.62 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 37.62 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 37.62 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Nuts | 22.13 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 × 1,25 screws | 14.75–19.18 lbf⋅ft |
M14 × 1,25 screws | 19.91–24.34 lbf⋅ft |
316 i with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 121 HP engine (2008.5–2012.5) | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
318 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 33.19 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 154 HP engine (2005.9–2012.6) | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
320 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2012.6) | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
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 2008 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.
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 Touring 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 2008 BMW 3 Series Touring you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2008 BMW 3 Series Touring generations
In 2008 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.