2012 BMW X5 M Second generation LCI Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Condition | Value |
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All BMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 C engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Tighten the screws evenly in several steps. |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 16.23 lbf⋅ft |
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2013.6) | 40.57 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
All BMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 C engines | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
M16 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. | |
M8 | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings |
M16 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M8 screws (class 10.9) | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
Replace self-locking or microencapsulated screws | |
M8 screws (class 8.8) | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Replace self-locking or microencapsulated screws |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2013.6) | 5.9 lbf⋅ft |
Union nuts | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 22.13 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 |
M14 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
All BMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 C engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
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. |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
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 |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. See figure 3. | |
Second stage | 90° |
Third stage | 90° |
M8 | 16.96 lbf⋅ft |
All BMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 C engines | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. See figure 4. |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screw, wash and slightly oil. | |
Second stage | 70° |
First stage | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
Replace, wash and lightly lubricate the screws. | |
Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Third stage | 70° |
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2013.6) | 88.51 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
M12 | 77.44 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 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 100° |
First stage | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
Second stage | 55° |
First stage | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws. | |
Second stage | 120° |
First stage | 73.76 lbf⋅ft |
Replace bolts. | |
Second stage | 60° |
Third stage | 60° |
Fourth stage | 60° |
All BMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 C engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M14 | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
M7 | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2013.6) | 51.63 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
All BMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 C engines | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 33.93 lbf⋅ft |
Insert the screws dry. | |
M8 | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Insert the screws dry. |
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2013.6) | 10.33 lbf⋅ft |
M7 | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2013.6) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2013.6) | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2013.6) | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
First stage | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
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. |
M6 | 7.38 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 15.49 lbf⋅ft |
All BMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 C engines | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
M18 | 29.5 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Oil filter cover | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M8 × 30 screws | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Use new screws |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
M8 | 17.7 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Left-hand thread | |
Second stage | 40° |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Torx screws | 103.26 lbf⋅ft |
M8 | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
Replace sealing rings. |
Oil sump lower part | 19.91 lbf⋅ft |
Oil sump top part | 18.44 lbf⋅ft |
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2013.6) | 2.95 lbf⋅ft |
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2013.6) | 3.69 lbf⋅ft |
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2013.6) | 22.13 lbf⋅ft |
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2013.6) | 9.59 lbf⋅ft |
Lambda sensor | 36.88 lbf⋅ft |
M10 screws (class 10.9) | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 50.15 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
M10 screws (class 10.9) | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
M12 | 50.15 lbf⋅ft |
M8 screws (class 10.9) | 20.65 lbf⋅ft |
On chassis | 121.7 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 41.3 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. | |
Second stage | 90° |
M8 | 15.49 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 5. | |
Second stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
First stage | 11.06 lbf⋅ft |
Replace nuts. | |
Second stage | 14.75 lbf⋅ft |
Clamps | 37.62 lbf⋅ft |
M6 | 8.85 lbf⋅ft |
Replace screws. |
M12 × 1,5 screws | 14.75–19.18 lbf⋅ft |
M14 × 1,5 screws | 19.91–24.34 lbf⋅ft |
All BMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 C engines | 14.01 lbf⋅ft |
M10 | 28.03 lbf⋅ft |
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 BMW X5 M 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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