2012 BMW 5 Series M5 Touring engine fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAir intake system


Intake manifold	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Tighten the screws evenly in several steps.

expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies


Auxiliary drive belt tensioner	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Air-conditioning compressor	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor pressure line


M6	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
M8	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m


Alternator	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreHydraulic lines at the servo-steering pump


M8	20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m

expand_moreServo pump pulley


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreServo steering pump

expand_moreOn the engine block


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreCarburetion

expand_moreHigh-pressure line


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

expand_moreHigh-pressure pump


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.
Otherwise	47.94 lbf⋅ft47.94 lbf⋅ft65 N⋅m

expand_moreInjection hoses


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

expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)


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

expand_moreCharging

expand_moreTurbo charger


Clamps	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m

expand_moreScrews (M8 × 20)


First stage	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Second stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moreCooling system


Coolant pump	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m

expand_moreCylinder head

expand_moreCamshaft bearing


Bearing cap	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Tighten crosswise from inside to outside.

expand_moreBearing casing

Figure 1. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing, Bearing casing.


Screws 1 – 20	9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Note correct order of tensioning. See figure 1.

expand_moreCylinder head screws

expand_moreScrews 1 – 14

Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, Screws 1 – 14.


First stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Use new screws. See figure 2.
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 15


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


Valve cover	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings. See figure 3.

expand_moreEngine block

expand_moreConnecting rod bearing


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screw, wash and slightly oil.
Second stage	70°70°70°


Drive plate	88.51 lbf⋅ft88.51 lbf⋅ft120 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreMain bearing


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	110°110°110°
Fourth stage	110°110°110°
Fifth stage	180° detach
Sixth stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Seventh stage	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Eighth stage	110°110°110°
Ninth stage	110°110°110°

expand_moreVibration damper


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

expand_moreEngine control


Camshaft timing chain guide rail	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Camshaft timing chain tensioner	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Camshaft timing chain tensioning rail	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Camshaft timing gear	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreChain tensioner


M22	51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace screws.


Control drive chain guide rail	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Control drive chain tensioner	7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Control drive chain tensioning rail	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m

expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel


M7	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel


M7	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreTiming case cover


On high-pressure pump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

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


Oil drain plug	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreOil filter housing


Oil filter cover	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreOil pump


M8 × 30 screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Use new screws

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_moreM8


First stage	3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreOil sump

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreBearing pedestal on the engine sump


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn axle (M12)


Torx screws	103.26 lbf⋅ft103.26 lbf⋅ft140 N⋅m

expand_moreOn the engine block


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreEngine management


Camshaft sensor	2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Crankshaft sensor	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
Lambda sensor	36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m

expand_moreEngine mounting

expand_moreEngine bracket

expand_moreOn the engine block


M10	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreSubframe

expand_moreM10


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


M12	73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.

expand_moreOn the engine block


M8 × 50 screws	13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust system

expand_moreDiesel particulate filter

expand_moreAt the turbocharger


Clamps	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new parts.

expand_moreExhaust manifold

expand_moreM8


Stud screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Replace the stud bolt.

expand_moreNuts (M8)

Figure 4. Exhaust system, Exhaust manifold, Nuts (M8).


First stage	8.11 lbf⋅ft8.11 lbf⋅ft11 N⋅m
Replace nuts. See figure 4.
Second stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust pipe


Clamps	37.62 lbf⋅ft37.62 lbf⋅ft51 N⋅m

expand_moreExhaust pipe bracket


At the gearbox	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
Otherwise	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreStart system


Starter	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 2012 BMW 5 Series M5 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.

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BMW 5 Series M5 Touring Fourth generation model years

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2012 BMW 5 Series M5 Touring Fourth generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications

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