BMW 3 Series 7 (2018-on) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the BMW 3 Series 7 in both Nm and ft/lbs. The first table contains the most-used torque settings. The tables after it contain all torque spec values I could find.

Most-used torque specs for BMW 3 Series 7

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 25 18 M12x16
  • G20
  • 320i
unverified source
Spark plugs Spark plugs 23 17 M12x1.25
  • G20
  • 320i
unverified source
Wheels Wheel bolts 140 103 M14/SW17
  • G20
unverified source
Wheels Wheel bolts 140 103 M14/SW17
  • G20
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  • Production years: 2018 - present
  • Generation: 7
  • Type of van: car
  • Model variant: Base

All Torque Settings in Tables

engine torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 25 18 M12x16
  • G20
  • 320i
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Oil pan Oil sump to Crankcase screws 24 18 M8x30
  • G20
  • 320i
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Oil pan Oil sump to Crankcase screws 24 18 M8x110
  • G20
  • 320i
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Oil feeder Oil return line to Exhaust turbocharger screws 8 6 M6x14
  • G20
  • 320i
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Vacuum pump Oil vacuum pump to Crankcase bolts 15 11 Stage 1, M8
  • G20
  • 320i
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Piston rods Connecting rod bearing cap to Connecting rod screws 20 15 Stage 1
  • G20
  • 320i
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Cylinder head Cylinder head screws 22 16 M8
  • G20
  • 320i
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover to Cylinder head screws 6 4 Jointing torque, M6x30
  • G20
  • 320i
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover to Cylinder head screws 11 8 Tightening torque, M6x30
  • G20
  • 320i
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Cylinder head Cylinder head to Crankcase bolts 30 22 Stage 1, M11
  • G20
  • 320i
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Cylinder head Cylinder head to Timing case cover bolts 19 14 M8x40
  • G20
  • 320i
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Cylinder head Cylinder head rear cable routing screws 8 6 M6x20
  • G20
  • 320i
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Cylinder head Cylinder head rear cover screw 8 6 M6
  • G20
  • 320i
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Cylinder head Cylinder head heat shield screws 19 14 M8x12
  • G20
  • 320i
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Cylinder head Acoustic cover (side) to Cylinder head cover screw 8 6 TS6x20
  • G20
  • 320i
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Cylinder head Bearing journal to Cylinder head 20 15
  • G20
  • 320i
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Cylinder head Positive battery cable to Cylinder head cover holder screws 6 4 6x18
  • G20
  • 320i
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Cylinder head Sliding rail to Cylinder head screws 8 6 M6x16
  • G20
  • 320i
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Cylinder head Manifold suppot for intake air to Cylinder head screws 8 6 M8x16
  • G20
  • 320i
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Cylinder head Wiring harness section of engine to Cylinder head cover screw 8 6 M6
  • G20
  • 320i
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 23 17 M12x1.25
  • G20
  • 320i
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Intake manifold Manifold support to Crankcase screws 8 6 M6x16
  • G20
  • 320i
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Throttle body Throttle body to Holder screw 8 6 M6x25
  • G20
  • 320i
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Throttle body Charge air line to Throttle body screws 8 6 M6
  • G20
  • 320i
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Engine mounts Engine mounting bracket bolt 100 74 M12
  • G20
  • 320i
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Engine mounts Engine mount to Engine mounting bracket 100 74 M12
  • G20
  • 320i
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Engine mounts Engine support arm to Engine bolts 38 28 M10
  • G20
  • 320i
  • Rear-wheel Drive
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Engine mounts Engine support arm to Engine bolts 38 28 M10
  • G20
  • 320i
  • Four-wheel Drive
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Sensor Coolant temperature sensor at Cylinder head 14 10
  • G20
  • 320i
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Sensor Crankshaft sensor to Timing case cover 5 4
  • G20
  • 320i
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Sensor Differential pressure sensor to Holder screw 4 3 TS6x20
  • G20
  • 320i
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Sensor Intake camshaft sensor screw 4 3 TS5x20
  • G20
  • 320i
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Sensor Exhaust camshaft sensor screw 4 3 TS5x20
  • G20
  • 320i
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Alternator Alternator to Component carrier screws 38 28 M10x75
  • G20
  • 320i
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Alternator Alternator to Component carrier screws 38 28 M10x125
  • G20
  • 320i
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Alternator Positive battery cable to Alternator nut 19 14 M8
  • G20
  • 320i
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Starter Starter motor to Engine screws 19 14 M8x60
  • G20
  • 320i
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Starter Battery positive lead to Starter nut 14 10 M8
  • G20
  • 320i
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Battery Ignition coil screw 8 6
  • G20
  • 320i
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Battery Positive battery cable flange nut 15 11 M8
  • G20
  • 320i
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Camshaft Camshaft sprocket to Oil vacuum pump screw 5 4 Stage 1, M8
  • G20
  • 320i
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Camshaft Intake camshaft to Cylinder head screws 10 7 Jointing torque, M6
  • G20
  • 320i
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Camshaft Intake camshaft to Cylinder head screws 10 7 Tightening torque, M6
  • G20
  • 320i
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Camshaft Exhaust camshaft to Cylinder head screws 10 7 Jointing torque, M6
  • G20
  • 320i
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Camshaft Exhaust camshaft to Cylinder head screws 10 7 Tightening torque, M6
  • G20
  • 320i
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Camshaft Camshaft sensor wheel to Intake camshaft screw 8 6 M6x16
  • G20
  • 320i
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Camshaft VANOS central valve to Camshaft 10 7 Stage 1, M20x1.5
  • G20
  • 320i
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Camshaft VANOS central valve to Camshaft 30 22 Stage 2, M20x1.5
  • G20
  • 320i
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Camshaft VANOS central valve to Camshaft 50 37 Stage 3, M20x1.5
  • G20
  • 320i
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Crankshaft Main bearing cap to Crankcase screws 25 18 Stage 1, M10x1.5
  • G20
  • 320i
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Crankshaft Vibration damper with belt pulley to Crankshaft bolts 40 30 Stage 1, M10x65
  • G20
  • 320i
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Water pump Electric coolant pump to Holder nut 8 6 M6
  • G20
  • 320i
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Water pump Electrical auxiliary coolant pump holder on cylinder head screws 7 5 M6
  • G20
  • 320i
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Water pump Coolant line to Coolant pump bolts 8 6 M6x20
  • G20
  • 320i
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Water pump Coolant feed line to Crankcase screw 8 6 M6x12
  • G20
  • 320i
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Water pump Coolant return line to Exhaust turbocharger screw 8 6 M6x12
  • G20
  • 320i
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Water pump Coolant return line holder to Exhaust turbocharger screw 8 6 M6
  • G20
  • 320i
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Air conditioning Air conditioning compressor screws 38 28 M10
  • G20
  • 320i
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt tensioner to Alternator screws 28 21 M8x30
  • G20
  • 320i
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner to Cylinder head 20 15 Stage 1
  • G20
  • 320i
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Rear timing case cover to Crankcase screws 8 6 Stage 1, M6x31
  • G20
  • 320i
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Fuel system High pressure pump to High pressure pump flange screws 12 9 Jointing torque, M6x25
  • G20
  • 320i
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Fuel system High pressure line between High pressure pump and High pressure rail union nut 33 24 M14
  • G20
  • 320i
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Fuel system Fuel delivery line to High pressure pump union nutt 31 23 M14
  • G20
  • 320i
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Fuel system Fuel delivery line to Cylinder head cover screw 7 5 M6
  • G20
  • 320i
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Flywheel/Flex plate Flywheel to Crankshaft bolts 45 33 Stage 1, M12x1.5
  • G20
  • 320i
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission to Engine screw 19 14 M8
  • G20
  • 320i
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission to Engine screw 66 49 M12
  • G20
  • 320i
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission to Oil sump screws 19 14 M8x50
  • G20
  • 320i
  • Manual Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission to Oil sump screws 19 14 M8x50
  • G20
  • 320i
  • Automatic Transmission
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission crossmember to Body screws 19 14 M8
  • G20
  • 320i
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission oil line to Transmission screw 8 6 M6x25
  • G20
  • 320i
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission oil line on holder screw 8 6 M6
  • G20
  • 320i
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission oil line holder screws 5 4
  • G20
  • 320i
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission oil line holders to Component carrier screw 12 9 M6x16
  • G20
  • 320i
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Transmission fluid pan Oil filler plug 35 26 M18x1.5
  • G20
  • 320i
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Transmission fluid pan Ground strap to Transmission screw 19 14 M8
  • G20
  • 320i
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Torque converter Torque converter to Flywheel screws 56 41 M10
  • G20
  • 320i
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Drive/Axle shaft Front flexible disc to Propeller shaft bolts 55 41 Stage 1, M12
  • G20
  • 320i
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Drive/Axle shaft Front axle support to Centre of body screws 108 80 M12
  • G20
  • 320i
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Drive/Axle shaft Front axle carrier to Rear body screws 175 129 M14
  • G20
  • 320i
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Drive/Axle shaft Front axle support to Front axle support adapter screws 19 14 M8x70
  • G20
  • 320i
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Drive/Axle shaft Exhaust system to Rear axle carrier nut 19 14 M8
  • G20
  • 320i
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Steering knuckle Steering gear underbody protection screw 3 2 Hexagon screw for thermoplastic
  • G20
  • 320i
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Steering knuckle Steering gear underbody protection screw 8 6 Hexagon screw M6x20
  • G20
  • 320i
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Steering knuckle Steering box universal joint clamping bolt 28 21 M8
  • G20
  • 320i
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Turbo Exhaust turbocharger to Cylinder head nuts 10 7 Stage 1, M7
  • G20
  • 320i
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Turbo Exhaust turbocharger to Cylinder head nuts 10 7 Stage 2, M7
  • G20
  • 320i
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Turbo Exhaust turbocharger to Cylinder head nuts 16 12 Stage 3, M7
  • G20
  • 320i
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Turbo Exhaust turbocharger to Cylinder head nuts 16 12 Stage 4, M7
  • G20
  • 320i
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Turbo Exhaust turbocharger to Cylinder head nuts 16 12 Stage 5, M7
  • G20
  • 320i
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Turbo Oil feed line to Exhaust turbocharger screw 8 6 M6x12
  • G20
  • 320i
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Muffler Front silencer on Transmission bracket nut 19 14 M8
  • G20
  • 320i
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Muffler Rear silencer to Body nuts 19 14 M8
  • G20
  • 320i
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter to Exhaust turbocharger V-band clamp 13 10
  • G20
  • 320i
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter to Holder screw 19 14 M8
  • G20
  • 320i
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter to Holder nut 19 14 M8
  • G20
  • 320i
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Catalytic converter Exhaust system to Catalytic converter ribbon cable clamp 26 19
  • G20
  • 320i
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Catalytic converter V-clip to Catalytic converter V-band clamp 22 16
  • G20
  • 320i
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brakes torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Disc brake Brake disc to Front wheel hub mounting bolt 16 12 M8
  • G20
  • 320i
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Disc brake Brake disc to Rear wheel hub mounting bolt 16 12 M8
  • G20
  • 320i
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suspension torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Wheels Wheel bolts 140 103 M14/SW17
  • G20
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Struts Tension strut on Bulkhead screws 56 41 M10x25
  • G20
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Struts Tension strut to Spring strut dome 56 41 Stage 1
  • G20
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Sway bar links/Stabilizer links Front anti-roll bar link to Anti-roll bar nut 56 41 M10
  • G20
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general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a 3 Series 7

By Vauxford - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0


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