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Condition Value
expand_moreAir intake system
expand_moreIntake manifold
M7 11.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M7 11.06 lbf⋅ft
M8 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAuxiliary assemblies
expand_moreAir-conditioning compressor
expand_moreM8
At the bracket 15.49 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAlternator
expand_moreOnto crankcase (M8)
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws.
Second stage 190°
expand_moreOnto crankcase
M8 14.01 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreOnto crankcase
M10 28.03 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCarburetion
expand_moreHigh-pressure line
expand_moreAt the cylinder head
M7 8.1111.06 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn high-pressure pump
M14 19.9124.34 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn injector
M12 14.7519.18 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreOn high-pressure pump
M14 19.9124.34 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOn injector
M12 14.7519.18 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreHigh-pressure pump
M6 8.85 lbf⋅ft
Tighten bolts uniformly in several passes.
expand_moreCooling system
expand_moreCoolant drain plug
expand_moreOnto crankcase
M14 36.88 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings and screws.
expand_moreCylinder head
expand_moreCamshaft bearing
Inlet camshaft 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Replace aluminum screws.
expand_moreOutlet camshaft
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace aluminum screws.
Second stage 60°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreInlet camshaft
M6 × 30 screws 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOutlet camshaft
M6 × 50 screws 8.85 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCylinder head screws
expand_moreScrews 1 – 14
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, BMW gasoline straight-6 2.5 L N52 B25 A 201 HP, Screws 1 – 14.
Figure 1. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, BMW gasoline straight-6 2.5 L N52 B25 A 201 HP, Screws 1 – 14.
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage 90°
Fourth stage 45°
expand_moreScrews 1 – 10
Third stage 90°
expand_moreScrews 15 – 18
Fifth stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreScrews 15 – 17
Sixth stage 90°
expand_moreScrew 18
Seventh stage 135°
expand_moreScrews 1 – 14
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 1.
Second stage 90°
Fourth stage 45°
expand_moreScrews 1 – 10
Third stage 90°
expand_moreScrews 15 – 18
Fifth stage 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreScrews 1 – 6
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications, Screws 1 – 6.
Figure 2. Cylinder head, Cylinder head screws, All other modifications, Screws 1 – 6.
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 2.
Third stage 90°
Fifth stage 180°
expand_moreScrews 7 – 10
Second stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Fourth stage 90°
Sixth stage 180°
expand_moreScrew 11
Seventh stage 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreValve cover
M7 6.64 lbf⋅ft
Replace aluminum screws.
M6 7.38 lbf⋅ft
M7 11.06 lbf⋅ft
All other modifications 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine block
expand_moreBalance shaft gear wheel
expand_moreM10 central screws
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second stage 70.07 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreBalance shaft module
M6 × 25 screws 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM8 × 40 screws
First stage 14.01 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreM8 × 75 screws
First stage 14.01 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreConnecting rod bearing
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screw, wash and slightly oil.
Second stage 120°
expand_moreM9
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace, wash and lubricate the screws.
Second stage 140°
expand_moreAll other modifications
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screw, wash and slightly oil.
Second stage 140°
expand_moreCrankshaft central screws
expand_moreM16
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 360°
expand_moreM16
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Replace the screws and lubricate lightly
Second stage 360°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM18
First stage 73.76 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second stage 270°
expand_moreCrankshaft pulley
M8 × 16 screws 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreDrive plate
expand_moreN52 engine
Magnesium valve cover 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_morePlastic valve cover screws of N52 engine
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 92.2 lbf⋅ft
First stage 22.13 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 92.2 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreFlywheel
N52 engine 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
M12 88.51 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM12
First stage 44.25 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 45°
expand_moreMain bearing
expand_moreM10 × 100 screws
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 70°
expand_moreM10 × 27 screws
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreM10 × 41 screws
First stage 11.06 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreM8 × 37 screws
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreM10 × 100 screws
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 70°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreScrews 1 – 10
Figure 3. Engine block, Main bearing, All other modifications, Screws 1 – 10.
Figure 3. Engine block, Main bearing, All other modifications, Screws 1 – 10.
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws. See figure 3.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreScrews 11 – 30
Third stage 16.23 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreVibration damper
M8 × 16 screws (class 10.9) 25.81 lbf⋅ft
M8 × 20 screws (class 8.8) 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M8 × 16 screws 25.81 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine control
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain guide rail
expand_moreBearing screws
M7 10.33 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM18
Cap 18.44 lbf⋅ft
M7 10.33 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M7 10.33 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain slip rail
expand_moreAt the cylinder head
M6 × 35 screws 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioner
All BMW gasoline straight-6 2.5 L N52 B25 A engines 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
All BMW gasoline straight-6 3.0 L N52 B30 A engines 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
All other modifications 59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing chain tensioning rail
expand_moreBearing screws
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreM22
Cap 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCamshaft timing gear
expand_moreVanos (M10 × 94)
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreChain tensioner
M22 × 1,5 screws 40.57 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreInlet camshaft wheel
expand_moreM10
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 55°
Oil pump drive chain tensioner 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOutlet camshaft wheel
expand_moreM10
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreCentral screws
First stage 40.57 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 55°
expand_moreTiming case cover
M7 11.06 lbf⋅ft
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine lubrication
expand_moreOil drain plug
M12 × 1,5 screws 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
M12 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreAll other modifications
M12 × 1,5 screws 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace plastic screw.
expand_moreOil filter housing
expand_moreAt the cylinder head
M8 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
Oil filter cover 18.44 lbf⋅ft
Replace sealing rings.
expand_moreAll other modifications
At the cylinder head 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Oil filter cover 18.44 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil pump
expand_moreM8 × 123 screws
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 180°
expand_moreM8 × 31 screws
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 90°
expand_moreM8 × 123 screws
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreM8 × 31 screws
First stage 7.38 lbf⋅ft
Use new screws
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
Figure 4. Engine lubrication, Oil pump, All other modifications.
Figure 4. Engine lubrication, Oil pump, All other modifications.
M6 × 70 screws 7.38 lbf⋅ft
See figure 4.
expand_moreOil pump chain wheel
expand_moreM8 × 20 screws
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 45°
expand_moreM8
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Second stage 45°
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreM10 central screws
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Use new screw.
Second stage 70.07 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreOil sump
expand_moreAluminium sump M8 × 112 screws
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreSheet-steel sump M8 × 24 screws
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAluminium sump M8 × 26 screws
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAluminium sump M8 × 36 screws
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAluminium sump M8 × 40 screws
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAluminium sump M8 × 92 screws
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreM8 × 112 screws
expand_moreWith aluminium sump
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 180°
expand_moreAluminium sump M8 × 26 screws
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 60°
expand_moreM8 × 36 screws
expand_moreWith aluminium sump
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreAll other modifications
Plastic oil sump 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine management
expand_moreCamshaft sensor
M6 6.64 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M6 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreCrankshaft sensor
M6 2.21 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M6 5.9 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreKnock sensor
M8 7.38 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
M8 × 30 screws 16.23 lbf⋅ft
Lambda sensor 36.88 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreEngine mounting
expand_moreClass 10.9
M10 41.3 lbf⋅ft
M8 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreSubframe
M12 79.66 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust system
expand_moreCatalytic converter
expand_moreM8
At the bracket 20.65 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreExhaust manifold
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Use assembly paste
M8 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts.
expand_moreAll other modifications
Figure 5. Exhaust system, Exhaust manifold, All other modifications.
Figure 5. Exhaust system, Exhaust manifold, All other modifications.
First stage 5.9 lbf⋅ft
Replace nuts. See figure 5.
Second stage 9.59 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreIgnition system
expand_moreSpark plugs
M12 14.7519.18 lbf⋅ft
M14 19.9124.34 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreStart system
expand_moreStarter
expand_moreOnto crankcase
expand_moreM10 × 30 screws
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 90°
expand_moreM10 × 85 screws
First stage 14.75 lbf⋅ft
Replace screws.
Second stage 180°
M10 28.03 lbf⋅ft
expand_moreAll other modifications
expand_moreOnto crankcase
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 2009 BMW Z4 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 Z4 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 2009 BMW Z4 you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2009 BMW Z4 generations

In 2009 BMW offered 2 generations of the Z4. Engine fastener tightening specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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