expand_more523 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
expand_moreMagnesium valve cover
expand_moreScrews 1 – 14
Figure 6. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 523 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12), Magnesium valve cover, Screws 1 – 14.
Loosen the cylinder head screws in the reverse order of tightening.
Third stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Fourth stage
90°90°90°
Fifth stage
90°90°90°
expand_more535 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.1–2010.12)
expand_moreScrews 1 – 14
Figure 11. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 535 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.1–2010.12), Screws 1 – 14.
expand_more525 d with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 161 HP at 4000 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2004.12–2010.12)
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_more525 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2007.1–2010.12)
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_more530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2005.11–2010.12)
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_more535 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.1–2010.12)
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_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
expand_moreOil drain plug
expand_more545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2004.6–2010.12)
M18
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_more550 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 362 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
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.
Oil filter
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreOil filter housing
expand_more520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2010.12)
M20 × 1,5 screws
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.7–2010.8)
Oil filter cover
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
On the engine block
6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
expand_more525 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
M20
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_more525 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.1–2010.12)
M20
29.5 lbf⋅ft29.5 lbf⋅ft40 N⋅m
M8
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
Oil filter cover
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreOil pump
expand_more520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.9–2010.12)
expand_moreBearing cap
First stage
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.7–2010.8)
M8
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_more525 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2004.6–2010.12)
expand_moreOnto crankcase
M8
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_more525 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
expand_moreM8
First stage
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreM8 × 32 screws
First stage
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more525 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.1–2010.12)
expand_moreM6
First stage
2.95 lbf⋅ft2.95 lbf⋅ft4 N⋅m
Second stage
100°100°100°
expand_moreM8
First stage
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreM8 × 32 screws
First stage
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.1–2010.12)
expand_moreM8
First stage
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreM8 × 32 screws
First stage
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more535 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2004.9–2010.12)
expand_moreOnto crankcase
M8
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
M8 screws (class 10.9)
25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
expand_more535 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.1–2010.12)
expand_moreOnto crankcase
M8
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
M8 screws (class 10.9)
25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
expand_more545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2004.6–2010.12)
expand_moreOnto crankcase
M8
25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
expand_more550 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 362 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
expand_moreOnto crankcase
M8
25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
M6 screws (class 10.9)
10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
M7
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreOil pump chain wheel
expand_more520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.9–2010.12)
expand_moreLeft-hand thread
First stage
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.7–2010.8)
23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m
Left-hand thread
520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2010.12)
23.6 lbf⋅ft23.6 lbf⋅ft32 N⋅m
Left-hand thread
expand_more525 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2004.6–2010.12)
expand_moreLeft-hand thread
M10 × 1 screws
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_more525 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_more525 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.1–2010.12)
expand_moreM8
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_more530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
expand_moreM8
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_more545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2004.6–2010.12)
M6
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M8
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_more550 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 362 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
M6
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M8
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
M10
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
M6
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreOil sump
expand_more520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2010.12)
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
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.7–2010.8)
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2010.12)
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_more523 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
expand_moreAluminium oil sump (M8 × 112)
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreAluminium oil sump (M8 × 26)
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreAluminium oil sump (M8 × 92)
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreSheet-steel sump M8 × 25 screws
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more523 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 188 HP engine (2007.1–2010.12)
expand_moreAluminium oil sump (M8 × 112)
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreAluminium oil sump (M8 × 26)
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreAluminium oil sump (M8 × 92)
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreSheet-steel sump M8 × 25 screws
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more525 d with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 161 HP at 4000 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2004.12–2010.12)
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_more525 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2004.6–2010.12)
expand_moreAluminium oil sump (M8 × 112)
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreAluminium oil sump (M8 × 26)
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreAluminium oil sump (M8 × 92)
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreSheet-steel sump M8 × 25 screws
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more525 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.1–2010.12)
expand_moreAluminium oil sump
expand_moreM8
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreM8 × 112 screws
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreM8 × 92 screws
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreM8 × 24 screws
expand_moreSheet-steel sump
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more525 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
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_more525 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.1–2010.12)
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_more530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.1–2010.12)
expand_moreM8 × 112 screws
expand_moreWith aluminium sump
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreM8 × 24 screws
expand_moreSheet-steel sump
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreM8 × 26 screws
expand_moreWith aluminium sump
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreM8 × 92 screws
expand_moreWith aluminium sump
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_more545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2004.6–2010.12)
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_more550 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 362 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
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
Exhaust gas temperature sensor
22.13 lbf⋅ft22.13 lbf⋅ft30 N⋅m
expand_moreGlow plugs
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2010.12)
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2010.12)
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2010.12)
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2007.9–2010.12)
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.9–2010.12)
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
525 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
525 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.1–2010.12)
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
530 xi with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
All other modifications
9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
expand_moreKnock sensor
520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.7–2010.8)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2010.12)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2004.6–2010.12)
14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft20–22 N⋅m
550 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 362 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft20–22 N⋅m
550 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 362 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft14.75–16.23 lbf⋅ft20–22 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
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_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.7–2010.8)
At the subframe
14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
On engine bracket
41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
expand_more525 d with diesel straight-6 2.5 L 161 HP at 4000 RPM, 400 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2004.12–2010.12)
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_more525 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2007.1–2010.12)
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_more530 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2005.11–2010.12)
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_more525 xd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 194 HP engine (2007.1–2010.12)
expand_moreM12 screws (class 10.9)
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more525 xi with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
expand_moreM12 screws (class 10.9)
First stage
73.76 lbf⋅ft73.76 lbf⋅ft100 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
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
At the turbocharger
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace clamps.
expand_moreExhaust manifold
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2010.12)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2010.12)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2005.9–2010.12)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2007.9–2010.12)
9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.9–2010.12)
9.59 lbf⋅ft9.59 lbf⋅ft13 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_more520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.7–2010.8)
M7
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2010.12)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
523 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
523 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
523 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 174 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
523 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 188 HP engine (2007.1–2010.12)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
525 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 189 HP engine (2004.6–2010.12)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
525 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_more525 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.1–2010.12)
M6
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
M7
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
M8
16.96 lbf⋅ft16.96 lbf⋅ft23 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
530 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_more545 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 329 HP engine (2004.6–2010.12)
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_more550 i with gasoline V8 4.8 L 362 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
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
M8
14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
expand_moreM8 × 20 screws
Strut
15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
expand_more525 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.1–2010.12)
M12 × 1,25 screws
19.18 lbf⋅ft19.18 lbf⋅ft26 N⋅m
M14 × 1,25 screws
24.34 lbf⋅ft24.34 lbf⋅ft33 N⋅m
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_more520 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP, 340 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.9–2010.12)
expand_moreOn engine sump
M8 × 60 screws
14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2007.7–2010.8)
28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
520 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 168 HP engine (2007.9–2010.12)
28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
expand_more525 i with gasoline straight-6 2.5 L 215 HP engine (2005.7–2010.12)
expand_moreM10 × 30 screws
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreM10 × 85 screws
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_more525 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP engine (2007.1–2010.12)
expand_moreOnto crankcase
expand_moreM10 × 30 screws
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreM10 × 85 screws
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage
180°180°180°
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 2007 BMW 5 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.
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 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 2007 BMW 5 Series Touring you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.
2007 BMW 5 Series Touring generations
In 2007 BMW offered 2 generations of the 5 Series Touring. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.
