Loosen all screws at least 180° from outside to inside.
Third stage
36.88 lbf⋅ft36.88 lbf⋅ft50 N⋅m
Fourth stage
90°90°90°
Fifth stage
90°90°90°
expand_more3.0 sd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.9–2009.2)
expand_moreScrews 1 – 14
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, 3.0 sd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.9–2009.2), Screws 1 – 14.
expand_more3.0 si with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)
expand_moreM10
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreAll other modifications
M7
10.33 lbf⋅ft10.33 lbf⋅ft14 N⋅m
expand_moreTiming case cover
expand_more4.8 i xDrive with gasoline V8 4.8 L 350 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)
M7
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
M8
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
M10
34.67 lbf⋅ft34.67 lbf⋅ft47 N⋅m
M6
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
M7
11.06 lbf⋅ft11.06 lbf⋅ft15 N⋅m
M8
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil cooler
expand_moreOil drain plug
expand_more4.8 i xDrive with gasoline V8 4.8 L 350 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)
M18
25.81 lbf⋅ft25.81 lbf⋅ft35 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
M12 × 1,5 screws
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreOil filter housing
expand_more3.0 si with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)
expand_moreAt the cylinder head
M8
16.23 lbf⋅ft16.23 lbf⋅ft22 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
Oil filter cover
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreAll other modifications
Oil filter cover
18.44 lbf⋅ft18.44 lbf⋅ft25 N⋅m
expand_moreOil pump
expand_more3.0 sd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.9–2009.2)
expand_moreOnto crankcase
M8 × 35 screws
14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
expand_more3.0 si with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)
expand_moreM8 × 123 screws
First stage
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_moreM8 × 31 screws
First stage
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more4.8 i xDrive with gasoline V8 4.8 L 350 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)
expand_moreOnto crankcase
M8 screws (class 10.9)
25.08 lbf⋅ft25.08 lbf⋅ft34 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
M8
14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
expand_moreOil pump chain wheel
expand_more3.0 sd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.9–2009.2)
M8 × 35 screws
14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
expand_more3.0 si with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)
expand_moreM8 × 20 screws
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Second stage
45°45°45°
expand_more4.8 i xDrive with gasoline V8 4.8 L 350 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)
M10
33.19 lbf⋅ft33.19 lbf⋅ft45 N⋅m
M6
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM8
First stage
3.69 lbf⋅ft3.69 lbf⋅ft5 N⋅m
Second stage
50°50°50°
expand_moreOil sump
expand_more3.0 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)
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_more3.0 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 232 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)
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
expand_more3.0 sd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.9–2009.2)
M6
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
M8
14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
expand_more3.0 si with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)
expand_moreAluminium sump M8 × 36 screws
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreAluminium sump M8 × 40 screws
First stage
5.9 lbf⋅ft5.9 lbf⋅ft8 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_more4.8 i xDrive with gasoline V8 4.8 L 350 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)
expand_moreM6
Oil sump top part
7.38 lbf⋅ft7.38 lbf⋅ft10 N⋅m
expand_moreM8
Oil sump lower part
17.7 lbf⋅ft17.7 lbf⋅ft24 N⋅m
Oil sump top part
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_moreEngine management
expand_moreGlow plugs
All other modifications
13.28 lbf⋅ft13.28 lbf⋅ft18 N⋅m
expand_moreKnock sensor
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 mounting
expand_moreAll other modifications
M10
28.03 lbf⋅ft28.03 lbf⋅ft38 N⋅m
M10 screws (class 10.9)
41.3 lbf⋅ft41.3 lbf⋅ft56 N⋅m
M12
50.15 lbf⋅ft50.15 lbf⋅ft68 N⋅m
M8 screws (class 10.9)
20.65 lbf⋅ft20.65 lbf⋅ft28 N⋅m
expand_moreSubframe
On chassis
121.7 lbf⋅ft121.7 lbf⋅ft165 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_moreExhaust manifold
expand_more3.0 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 208 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)
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
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace the nuts and use fitting paste
expand_more3.0 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 232 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)
M8
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_more3.0 sd with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 282 HP at 4000 RPM, 560 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2007.9–2009.2)
M8
14.01 lbf⋅ft14.01 lbf⋅ft19 N⋅m
Replace nuts.
expand_more3.0 si with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)
M7
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
expand_more4.8 i xDrive with gasoline V8 4.8 L 350 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)
M8
15.49 lbf⋅ft15.49 lbf⋅ft21 N⋅m
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
M12 × 1,5 screws
14.75–19.18 lbf⋅ft14.75–19.18 lbf⋅ft20–26 N⋅m
M14 × 1,5 screws
19.91–24.34 lbf⋅ft19.91–24.34 lbf⋅ft27–33 N⋅m
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
expand_more3.0 si with gasoline straight-6 3.0 L 268 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)
expand_moreM10 × 30 screws
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
90°90°90°
expand_moreM10 × 85 screws
First stage
14.75 lbf⋅ft14.75 lbf⋅ft20 N⋅m
Replace screws.
Second stage
180°180°180°
expand_more4.8 i xDrive with gasoline V8 4.8 L 350 HP engine (2007.2–2008.9)
M10
31.72 lbf⋅ft31.72 lbf⋅ft43 N⋅m
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 X5 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 X5 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 X5 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.