2013 BMW 5 Series M5 Touring Fourth generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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Intake manifold | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the screws evenly in several steps. |
Auxiliary drive belt tensioner | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Air-conditioning compressor | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
Alternator | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
Union nuts | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the cover plate. | |
Otherwise | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
Union nuts | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace copper sealing rings. | |
Second stage | 19.18 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Coolant pump | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Bearing cap | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten crosswise from inside to outside. |
Screws 1 – 20 | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Note correct order of tensioning. See figure 1. |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. See figure 2. | |
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 |
Valve cover | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. See figure 3. |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screw, wash and slightly oil. | |
Second stage | 70° |
Drive plate | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 110° |
Fourth stage | 110° |
Fifth stage | 180° detach |
Sixth stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Seventh stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Eighth stage | 110° |
Ninth stage | 110° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 120° |
Camshaft timing chain guide rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing chain tensioner | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
Camshaft timing chain tensioning rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing gear | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
M22 | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
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 |
M7 | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
On high-pressure pump | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
Cap | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the cover plate. |
Oil drain plug | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
M8 × 30 screws | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Torx screws | 103.26 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
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 |
Lambda sensor | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
M12 | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
M8 × 50 screws | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Use new parts. |
Stud screws | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the stud bolt. |
First stage | 8.11 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. See figure 4. | |
Second stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 37.62 lbf⋅ft |
At the gearbox | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Otherwise | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Starter | 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 2013 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.
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
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Doing basic service for your 2013 BMW 5 Series M5 Touring you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2013 BMW 5 Series M5 Touring generations
In 2013 BMW offered 2 generations of the 5 Series M5 Touring. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.