expand_more530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
expand_moreM57 306 D2 engine M12 × 1,25 screws
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage
50°50°50°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM10
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Use new screw.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreTiming case cover
expand_more530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
expand_moreM30 × 1 screws
Cap
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreM40 × 1,5 screws
Cap
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
M7
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
expand_more530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 228 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
expand_moreM30 × 1 screws
Cap
51.63 lbf⋅ft51.63 lbf⋅ft70 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreM40 × 1,5 screws
Cap
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
M7
9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
M7
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
M8
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine lubrication
Oil cooler
11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m
expand_moreOil drain plug
expand_more545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3)
M18
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
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
expand_moreOil pump
expand_moreAll other modifications
M8
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreOil pump chain wheel
All other modifications
23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m
Left-hand thread
expand_moreOil sump
expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
M6 screws (class 10.9)
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
M6 8.8
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_more530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
M6 screws (class 10.9)
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
M6 8.8
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M8 screws (class 8.8)
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_more545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3)
M6 screws (class 10.9)
8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m
M6 8.8
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M8
17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
M8 screws (class 8.8)
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
M6
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
M8
14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine management
Camshaft sensor
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Crankshaft sensor
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
expand_moreGlow plugs
All other modifications
9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
expand_moreKnock sensor
All other modifications
14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft20–22 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 screws (class 8.8)
28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_more530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
expand_moreAt the subframe
M8
15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
expand_moreOn engine bracket
M10 screws (class 10.9)
41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreAt the axle support (M8)
Right
15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
expand_moreAt the axle support on the left side
M8 screws (class 8.8)
15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal (M8)
Right
15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
expand_moreAt the bearing pedestal on the left side
M8 screws (class 8.8)
15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
expand_moreM10 screws (class 10.9)
Nuts
41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
expand_moreSubframe
expand_moreAll other modifications
M12 screws (class 10.9)
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 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_moreM47 engine
At the turbocharger
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Clamps
39.83 lbf⋅ft39.83 lbf⋅ft54 N⋅m
expand_moreCatalytic converter bracket
expand_moreM47 engine M8 screws
Strut
14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
expand_moreDiesel particulate filter
expand_moreN47 engine
At the turbocharger
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace clamps.
expand_moreExhaust manifold
expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-6 2.2 L 168 HP engine (2003.7–2010.3)
M7
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste
expand_more525 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3)
M6
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste
M7
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste
M8
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste
expand_more545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2003.9–2010.3)
M6
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M7
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
M8
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
Second stage
9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
expand_moreExhaust pipe
M10
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_moreExhaust pipe bracket
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M8
15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
expand_moreParticle filter bracket
expand_moreAt the gearbox of N47 engine
M8
14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
expand_moreN47 engine M8 × 20 screws
Strut
15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
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
All other modifications
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2003 BMW 5 Series Sedan 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.
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 5 Series Sedan 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 2003 BMW 5 Series Sedan you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2003 BMW 5 Series Sedan generations
In 2003 BMW offered 2 generations of the 5 Series Sedan. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.
