2014 BMW 6 Series Convertible Second generation Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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BMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 B 308 HP | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the screws in steps. | |
All other modifications | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
640 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2011.3–) | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
640 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2013.1–) | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
640 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2011.3–) | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
640 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2013.1–) | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
640 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–) | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
640 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–) | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
640 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2011.3–) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
640 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2013.1–) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 13.28–17.7 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 13.28 lbf⋅ft |
640 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–) | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
640 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–) | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
640 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2011.3–) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
640 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2013.1–) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
Vacuum pump | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Vacuum pump sprocket wheel | 48.68 lbf⋅ft |
Clean and lubricate the screws. |
M7 | 8.11–11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 6.64–8.11 lbf⋅ft |
On high-pressure pump | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
On rail | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
On high-pressure pump | 19.91–24.34 lbf⋅ft |
On rail | 19.91–24.34 lbf⋅ft |
On high-pressure pump | 19.91–24.34 lbf⋅ft |
On rail | 19.91–24.34 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
BMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 B 308 HP | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the new screws evenly in several steps. |
Cap | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the cover plate. | |
Central screws | 47.94 lbf⋅ft |
On injector | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
On rail | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
On injector | 14.75–19.18 lbf⋅ft |
On rail | 14.75–19.18 lbf⋅ft |
On injector | 14.75–19.18 lbf⋅ft |
On rail | 14.75–19.18 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace copper sealing rings. | |
Second stage | 19.18 lbf⋅ft |
Retaining clamp | 8.85–10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Retaining clamp | 8.85–10.33 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 8.11–11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M10 × 25 screws | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 20 screws | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Use new parts. |
M14 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
640 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
640 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Bearing cap | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
helically from the inside out |
Screws 1 – 20 | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 1. |
Inlet camshaft | 6.27 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Note correct order of tensioning. See figure 2. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Inlet camshaft | 6.27 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Note correct order of tensioning. See figure 2. | |
Second stage | 60° |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the bearing cover of the camshafts in 1/2 turning steps from inside to outside. |
All other modifications | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the bearing cover of the camshafts in 1/2 turning steps from inside to outside. |
First stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 3. | |
Second stage | 120° |
Third stage | 120° |
Fourth stage | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 4. | |
Third stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 180° |
Second stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Sixth stage | 180° |
Seventh stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 4. | |
Third stage | 90° |
Fifth stage | 180° |
Second stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Sixth stage | 180° |
Seventh stage | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 5. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 140° |
Fourth stage | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. See figure 5. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 140° |
Fourth stage | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
640 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 6. | |
640 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–) | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
See figure 6. | |
640 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2011.3–) | 6.27 lbf⋅ft |
Note correct order of tensioning. See figure 7. | |
640 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2013.1–) | 6.27 lbf⋅ft |
Note correct order of tensioning. See figure 7. |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace and lightly oil the screw. | |
Second stage | 70° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 140° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 140° |
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 | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Fourth stage | 75° |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Replace and lightly oil the screw. | |
Second stage | 270° |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Replace and lightly oil the screw. | |
Second stage | 270° |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. Oil bearing face. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 60° |
Fourth stage | 60° |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
650 i with gasoline V8 4.4 L 402 HP engine (2011.3–) | 77.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace bolts. | |
650 i xDrive with gasoline V8 4.4 L 402 HP engine (2011.6–) | 77.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace bolts. | |
All other modifications | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
640 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2011.3–) | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 44.25 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 60° |
Fourth stage | 60° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 12. | |
Second stage | 70° |
Third stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Third stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Third stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Fourth stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 12. | |
Second stage | 70° |
Third stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Third stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Fourth stage | 90° |
Third stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Fourth stage | 90° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 13. | |
Second stage | 100° |
Third stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Fourth stage | 55° |
Sixth stage | 25.08 lbf⋅ft |
Fifth stage | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 13. | |
Second stage | 115° |
Third stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Fourth stage | 55° |
Sixth stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Seventh stage | 45° |
Fifth stage | 4.43 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 120° |
M8 | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 25.81 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
640 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
640 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M14 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
At the cylinder head | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
At the cylinder head | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
640 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–) | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
640 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–) | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
640 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2011.3–) | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
640 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2013.1–) | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
M7 | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
640 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
640 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the cover plate. |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Cap | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the cover plate. |
M10 | 33.93 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Camshaft timing gear | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
640 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
640 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M14 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Control drive chain tensioner | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Control drive chain tensioning rail | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 6.27 lbf⋅ft |
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 | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. Apply copper paste onto bearing face. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. Apply copper paste onto bearing face. | |
Second stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
Cap | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the cover plate. |
First stage | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 45° |
Oil pump drive chain tensioner | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
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 | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. Apply copper paste onto bearing face. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. Apply copper paste onto bearing face. | |
Second stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 90° |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 90° |
Cap | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace the cover plate. |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
640 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–) | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
640 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–) | 5.16 lbf⋅ft |
640 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2011.3–) | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
640 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2013.1–) | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
M18 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
All other modifications | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
On the engine block | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
At the cylinder head | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
At the cylinder head | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Lubricate the sealing rings. | |
Second stage | 180° detach. |
Third stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
M10 | 11.8 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
On the engine block | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 180° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
M8 | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Left-hand thread | |
Second stage | 50° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 45° |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Left-hand thread | |
Second stage | 40° |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
640 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
640 d xDrive with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 308 HP engine (2011.9–) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
M8 × 50 screws | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
M8 × 50 screws | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
Oil sump lower part | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Oil sump top part | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump lower part | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Oil sump top part | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
BMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 B 308 HP | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 6.64 lbf⋅ft |
BMW gasoline V8 4.4 L N63 B44 B 443 HP | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
BMW gasoline V8 4.4 L N63 B44 A 443 HP | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Exhaust gas temperature sensor | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Glow plugs | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
640 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2011.3–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
640 i xDrive with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 315 HP engine (2013.1–) | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
Lambda sensor | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
M12 screws (class 8.8) | 48.68 lbf⋅ft |
M12 screws (class 8.8) | 48.68 lbf⋅ft |
M10 screws (class 8.8) | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Use new parts. |
M7 | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten in steps from inside to outside. |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. See figure 14. | |
Second stage | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Support | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Support | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
First stage | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. See figure 14. | |
Second stage | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Support | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Support | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
M8 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten from inside to outside. | |
Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 14.75–19.18 lbf⋅ft |
M14 | 19.91–24.34 lbf⋅ft |
BMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 B 308 HP | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
All other modifications | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2014 BMW 6 Series Convertible 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
- 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
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