2012 BMW X1 transmission fastener tightening specifications

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Condition	Value

expand_moreAxle drive

expand_moreDrive shaft intermediate bearing


On engine sump	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_moreFront axle drive shaft

expand_moreM16 central screws


First stage	154.89 lbf⋅ft154.89 lbf⋅ft210 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Propeller shaft intermediate bearing	15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m

expand_morePropeller shaft

expand_moreM10 ZNS screws (class 10.9)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreZNS screws (M12, class 10.9)


First stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreZNS screws (M8)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreRear axle drive shaft

expand_moreM27


Central nuts	221.27 lbf⋅ft221.27 lbf⋅ft300 N⋅m
Replace the nut and lightly oil the contact surfaces.

expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft front axle

expand_moreZNS screws (M8)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	45°45°45°

expand_moreTransfer case propeller shaft rear axle

expand_moreM10 ZNS screws (class 10.9)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreZNS screws (M12, class 10.9)


First stage	40.57 lbf⋅ft40.57 lbf⋅ft55 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_moreClutch

expand_moreClutch master cylinder


sDrive 18 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2010.1–2015.6)	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the bearing pedestal	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreClutch pressure plate

expand_moresDrive 20 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2011.9–2015.6)

expand_moreM8 screws (class 10.9)


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Second stage	90°90°90°

expand_morexDrive 28 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 240 HP engine (2011.9–2015.6)


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	85–95°85–95°85–95°

expand_moreAll other modifications


First stage	11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage	90°90°90°


Clutch slave cylinder	16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m

expand_moreDifferential


Differential oil control screws	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Rear axle differential oil control screws	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Use new screw.

expand_moreGear shifting

expand_moreBack-up lamp switch


sDrive 18 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2010.1–2015.6)	11.8 lbf⋅ft11.8 lbf⋅ft16 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox

expand_moreGearbox flange connection at engine

expand_moresDrive 18 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2009.3–2015.6)

expand_moreM10


Torx screws	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m
Otherwise	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Torx steel screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m
Otherwise	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m

expand_moreM6


Torx screws	6.64 lbf⋅ft6.64 lbf⋅ft9 N⋅m
Otherwise	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Torx screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Torx steel screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Otherwise	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m

expand_moresDrive 18 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2010.1–2015.6)

expand_moreM10


Hexagon head screws	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m

expand_moreM10 × 30 screws

expand_moreAluminium screws


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m

expand_moreM10 × 85 screws

expand_moreAluminium screws


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	132.76–147.51 lbf⋅ft132.76–147.51 lbf⋅ft180–200 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Hexagon head screws	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Torx screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreAluminium screws


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	130°130°130°
Third stage	20°20°20°

expand_moreM8


Hexagon head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moresDrive 20 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2011.9–2015.6)

expand_moreM10


Hexagon head screws	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m

expand_moreM10 × 30 screws

expand_moreAluminium screws


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft66.38–81.13 lbf⋅ft90–110 N⋅m

expand_moreM10 × 85 screws

expand_moreAluminium screws


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage	132.76–147.51 lbf⋅ft132.76–147.51 lbf⋅ft180–200 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Hexagon head screws	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Torx screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreAluminium screws


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Second stage	130°130°130°
Third stage	20°20°20°

expand_moreM8


Hexagon head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 25 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP at 6600 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2010.1–2015.6)

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 30)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace bolts.
Second stage	100°100°100°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 85)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace bolts.
Second stage	190°190°190°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M12)


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace bolts.
Second stage	130°130°130°

expand_moreM10


Hexagon head screws	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Hexagon head screws	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Torx screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Hexagon head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 28 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2009.10–2015.6)

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 30)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace bolts.
Second stage	100°100°100°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M10 × 85)


First stage	14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace bolts.
Second stage	190°190°190°

expand_moreAluminium screws (M12)


First stage	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace bolts.
Second stage	130°130°130°

expand_moreM10


Hexagon head screws	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Hexagon head screws	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m
Torx screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Hexagon head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreM10


Hexagon head screws	36.14 lbf⋅ft36.14 lbf⋅ft49 N⋅m

expand_moreM12


Torx screws	48.68 lbf⋅ft48.68 lbf⋅ft66 N⋅m

expand_moreM8


Hexagon head screws	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Torx screws	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreTorque converter

expand_moreBMW gasoline straight-4 2.0 L N46 B20 B 148 HP


M10 screws (class 10.9)	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m


BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L N52 B30 A 215 HP at 6600 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 2500 RPM	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L N52 B30 A 255 HP	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


M10 screws (class 10.9)	41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
Replace screws.
M10 screws (class 8.8)	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox lubrication

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil control screws


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil drain plug


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreDistributor gearbox oil filler screws


M22	44.25 lbf⋅ft44.25 lbf⋅ft60 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.

expand_moreGearbox oil drain plug

expand_moresDrive 16 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2012.4–2015.6)


GA8HP45Z gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moresDrive 18 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2009.3–2015.6)

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Sheet-steel sump	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m


GA8HP45Z gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moresDrive 18 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2010.1–2015.6)


GA6L45R gearbox	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moresDrive 20 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2010.3–2015.6)

expand_moreGS6-37BZ/DZ gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moresDrive 20 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2009.10–2015.6)

expand_moreGS6-37BZ/DZ gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moresDrive 20 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2012.7–2015.6)

expand_moreGS6-37BZ/DZ gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moresDrive 20 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2011.9–2015.6)


GA8HP45Z gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 20 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2011.9–2015.6)

expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-45DZ/BZ gearbox


M18	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 23 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 201 HP engine (2009.10–2015.6)

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Sheet-steel sump	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 25 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 215 HP engine (2009.10–2015.6)

expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-45DZ/BZ gearbox


M18	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 25 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP at 6600 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2010.1–2015.6)


GA6L45R gearbox	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-37BZ/DZ gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 28 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 241 HP engine (2011.4–2015.6)


GA8HP45Z gearbox	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 28 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2009.10–2015.6)


GA6L45R gearbox	10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-37BZ/DZ gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Sheet-steel sump	8.85 lbf⋅ft8.85 lbf⋅ft12 N⋅m

expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox


Plastic oil sump	5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-37BZ/DZ gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-45DZ/BZ gearbox


M18	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox oil filler plug

expand_moresDrive 16 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2012.4–2015.6)


GA8HP45Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moresDrive 18 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2009.3–2015.6)


GA6HP19Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
GA8HP45Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moresDrive 18 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2010.1–2015.6)


GA6L45R gearbox	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moresDrive 20 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2010.3–2015.6)

expand_moreGS6-37BZ/DZ gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moresDrive 20 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 174 HP engine (2009.10–2015.6)

expand_moreGS6-37BZ/DZ gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moresDrive 20 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2012.7–2015.6)

expand_moreGS6-37BZ/DZ gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moresDrive 20 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2011.9–2015.6)


GA8HP45Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-17BG/DG gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 20 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2011.9–2015.6)

expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox


M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-45DZ/BZ gearbox


M18	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 23 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 201 HP engine (2009.10–2015.6)

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 25 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 215 HP engine (2009.10–2015.6)

expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox


M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-45DZ/BZ gearbox


M18	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 25 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP at 6600 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2010.1–2015.6)


GA6L45R gearbox	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-37BZ/DZ gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 28 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 241 HP engine (2011.4–2015.6)


GA8HP45Z gearbox	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 28 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2009.10–2015.6)


GA6L45R gearbox	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-37BZ/DZ gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreGA6HP19Z gearbox


M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGA8HP45Z gearbox


M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-37BZ/DZ gearbox


M12	18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
M18	25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m

expand_moreGS6-45DZ/BZ gearbox


M18	33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moreGearbox cross support

expand_moresDrive 16 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2012.4–2015.6)


At the gearbox bracket	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moresDrive 18 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2009.3–2015.6)


At the gearbox bracket	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moresDrive 18 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 134 HP engine (2009.3–2015.6)

expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moresDrive 18 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2010.1–2015.6)

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


M10	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn rubber mount


M12	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m

expand_moresDrive 20 d with diesel straight-4 2.0 L 161 HP engine (2010.3–2015.6)


At the gearbox bracket	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moresDrive 20 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 181 HP engine (2011.9–2015.6)

expand_moreAt the gearbox


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


M10	30.98 lbf⋅ft30.98 lbf⋅ft42 N⋅m
M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreOn rubber mount


M12	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 25 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP at 6600 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2010.1–2015.6)

expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket


M12	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 28 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2009.10–2015.6)

expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket


M12	50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications

expand_moreAt the gearbox bracket


M12	54.58 lbf⋅ft54.58 lbf⋅ft74 N⋅m

expand_moreOn chassis


M8	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox mounting

expand_moresDrive 18 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2010.1–2015.6)


Screws at the gearbox bracket	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
On chassis	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


Screws at the gearbox bracket	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
At the crossmember	14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m

expand_moreGearbox support

expand_moresDrive 18 i with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 148 HP engine (2010.1–2015.6)


At the gearbox	28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m

expand_moreAll other modifications


At the gearbox	35.4 lbf⋅ft35.4 lbf⋅ft48 N⋅m

expand_moreTransfer case

expand_moreTransfer box onto transmission flange connection

expand_morexDrive 25 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 215 HP at 6600 RPM, 300 N⋅m at 2500 RPM engine (2010.1–2015.6)


M10	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m

expand_morexDrive 28 i with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 255 HP engine (2009.10–2015.6)


M10	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m


All other modifications	31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 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 X1 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.

Maintenance Items

Chassis and Body Fastener Tightening Specifications
Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

Service Intervals

Conquer your fears and never give up!

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 X1 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 2012 BMW X1 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2012 BMW X1 generations

In 2012 BMW offered 2 generations of the X1. Transmission fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

First generation

E84

2012 BMW X1 First generation LCI Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications

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2012 BMW X1 generations

First generation

BMW X1 First generation LCI model years

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