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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
expand_moreIntake manifold
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6) 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Tighten the screws evenly in several steps.
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
expand_moreAuxiliary drive belt tensioner
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6) 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor
expand_moreM 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6)
M10 28.03 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor pressure line
expand_moreM 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6)
M6 5.9 lbf⋅ft
M8 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAlternator
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6) 28.03 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCarburetion
expand_moreHigh-pressure line
expand_moreM 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6)
Union nuts 17.7 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreHigh-pressure pump
expand_moreM 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6)
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreHigh-pressure pump pulley
expand_moreM 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6)
Cap 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace the cover plate.
Otherwise 47.94 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection hoses
expand_moreM 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6)
Union nuts 17.7 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInjection nozzle (injector)
expand_moreM 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6)
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace copper sealing rings.
Second stage 19.18 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCharging
expand_moreTurbo charger
expand_moreM 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6)
Clamps 9.59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreScrews (M8 × 20)
First stage 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCooling system
expand_moreCoolant pump
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6) 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
expand_moreM 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6)
Bearing cap 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Tighten crosswise from inside to outside.
expand_moreBearing casing
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing, M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6), Bearing casing.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Camshaft bearing, M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6), Bearing casing.
Screws 1 – 20 9.59 lbf⋅ft
Note correct order of tensioning. See figure 1.
expand_moreCylinder head screws
expand_moreM 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6)
expand_moreScrews 1 – 14
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6), Screws 1 – 14.
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6), Screws 1 – 14.
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°
expand_moreScrew 15
Sixth stage 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreValve cover
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Valve cover.
Figure 3. Cylinder head, Valve cover.
BMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 C 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings. See figure 3.
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
expand_moreM 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6)
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screw, wash and slightly oil.
Second stage 70°
expand_moreDrive plate
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6) 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreMain bearing
expand_moreM 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6)
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°
expand_moreVibration damper
expand_moreM 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6)
First stage 29.5 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
Second stage 120°
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain guide rail
BMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 C 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM 14.75 lbf⋅ft
M14 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain slip rail
M with gasoline V8 4.4 L 547 HP engine (2009.9–2014.6) 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioner
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6) 51.63 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioning rail
BMW diesel straight-6 3.0 L N57 D30 C 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM 14.75 lbf⋅ft
M10 33.93 lbf⋅ft
Insert the screws dry.
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Insert the screws dry.
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6) 10.33 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreChain tensioner
expand_moreM with gasoline V8 4.4 L 547 HP engine (2009.9–2014.6)
M7 9.59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreControl drive chain guide rail
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreControl drive chain tensioner
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6) 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreControl drive chain tensioning rail
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6) 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreTiming case cover
On high-pressure pump 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn the engine block
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOn timing case cover
Cap 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace the cover plate.
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M8 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil drain plug
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreOil filter housing
expand_moreM 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6)
Oil filter cover 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreOil pump
expand_moreM 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6)
M8 × 30 screws 14.01 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws
expand_moreM8 × 45 screws
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreOil sump
expand_moreM 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6)
expand_moreAt the gearbox
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreBearing pedestal on the engine sump
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn axle (M12)
Torx screws 103.26 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn the engine block
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreEngine management
expand_moreCamshaft sensor
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6) 2.95 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCrankshaft sensor
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6) 3.69 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust gas temperature sensor
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6) 22.13 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreGlow plugs
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6) 9.59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreLambda sensor
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6) 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine bracket
expand_moreM 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6)
expand_moreOn the engine block
M10 screws (class 10.9) 41.3 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreAt the subframe
M10 28.03 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn engine bracket
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
expand_moreSubframe
On chassis 121.7 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSubframe stiffening plate
expand_moreAt the subframe
First stage 41.3 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreDiesel particulate filter
expand_moreM 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6)
expand_moreAt the turbocharger
Clamps 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Use new parts.
expand_moreExhaust manifold
expand_moreM 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6)
expand_moreM8
Stud screws 14.01 lbf⋅ft
Replace the stud bolt.
expand_moreNuts (M8)
Figure 4. Exhaust system, Exhaust manifold, M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6), Nuts (M8).
Figure 4. Exhaust system, Exhaust manifold, M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6), Nuts (M8).
First stage 8.11 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts. See figure 4.
Second stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust pipe
expand_moreM 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6)
Clamps 37.62 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
M 50 d with diesel straight-6 3.0 L 375 HP, 740 N⋅m at 2000 RPM engine (2011.8–2014.6) 14.01 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 X6 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.

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 X6 M 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 X6 M you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2012 BMW X6 M generations

In 2012 BMW offered 2 generations of the X6 M. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

BMW X6 M First generation LCI model years

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