BMW 5 Series 7 (2017-on) Torque Spec Settings

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Below you'll find the tightening torques for the BMW 5 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 5 Series 7

Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Oil pan Oil drain plug 25 18 M12x16
  • G30
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 23 17 M12x1.25
  • G30
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Wheels Wheel bolts 140 103
  • G30
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Wheels Wheel bolts 140 103
  • G30
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To make sure these are the correct tightening torque values, you can use the data below to verify this is the right model.

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  • Production years: 2017 - 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
  • G30
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Oil feeder Oil return line of the exhaust turbocharger to Crankcase screw 10 7 M6x16
  • G30
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Oil feeder Oil return line to Turbocharger screws 10 7 M6x16
  • G30
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Oil feeder Oil feed line on Cylinder head screw 8 6 M6x12
  • G30
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Oil feeder Oil feed line to Exhuast turbocharger screw 8 6 M6x12
  • G30
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Cylinder head Cylinder head to Crankcase bolts 30 22 Jointing torque, Stage 1, M11x1.5x188 11.9
  • G30
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Cylinder head Cylinder head to Crankcase bolts 30 22 Jointing torque, Stage 1, M11x1.5x188 13.9
  • G30
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Cylinder head Cylinder head to Crankcase bolts 50 37 Jointing torque, Stage 2, M11x1.5x188 13.9
  • G30
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Cylinder head Cylinder head bolt to Timing case cover 20 15 M8x40
  • G30
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Cylinder head Cylinder head cover to Cylinder ehad bolts 10 7 M6
  • G30
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Cylinder head Heat shield to Cylinder head screws 19 14 M8x12
  • G30
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Cylinder head Acoustic cover (side) to Cylinder head cover bolt 8 6 TS6x20
  • G30
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Cylinder head Acoustic cover on Rear bottom cylinder head screw 8 6 M6x16
  • G30
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Cylinder head Bearing journal to Cylinder head 20 15
  • G30
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Cylinder head Cable routing to Rear cylinder head screw 8 6 M6x20
  • G30
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Cylinder head Clamping strip to Cylinder head nuts 10 7 Jointing torque, Stage 1, M7
  • G30
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Cylinder head Clamping strip to Cylinder head nuts 16 12 Jointing torque, Stage 2, M7
  • G30
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Cylinder head Clamping strip to Cylinder head nuts 18 13 Tightening torque, M7
  • G30
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Cylinder head Heat shield to Clamping strip bolt 8 6 M6x12
  • G30
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Cylinder head Eccentric shaft to Cylinder head screws 10 7 M6
  • G30
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Cylinder head Electrical servomotor to Cylinder head screws 8 6 M6
  • G30
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Cylinder head Grounding cable on Cylinder head bolt 8 6 M6x16
  • G30
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Cylinder head Sliding rail on Cylinder head screws 8 6 M6x16
  • G30
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Spark plugs Spark plugs 23 17 M12x1.25
  • G30
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Throttle body Charge air line to Throttle body scrrews 8 6 M6
  • G30
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Engine mounts Engine support bracket to Engine mount screw 100 74 M12x1.5x40
  • G30
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Starter Starter motor to Engine screws 19 14 M8x60
  • G30
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Starter Terminal 50 to Starter motor nut 7 5 M6
  • G30
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Starter Battery positive lead to Starter nut 14 10 M8
  • G30
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Battery Ignition coil to Cylinder head cover screw 8 6 M6
  • G30
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Battery Positive battery cable flange nut 15 11 M8
  • G30
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Camshaft Intake camshaft to Cylinder head screws 10 7 Jointing torque, M6
  • G30
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Camshaft Intake camshaft to Cylinder head screws 10 7 Tightening torque, M6
  • G30
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Camshaft Exhaust camshaft to Cylinder head bolts 10 7 Jointing torque, M6
  • G30
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Camshaft Exhaust camshaft to Cylinder head bolts 10 7 Tightening torque, M6
  • G30
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Camshaft Camshaft sensor wheel to Intake camshaft bolt 10 7 M6
  • G30
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Camshaft VANOS central valve to Camshaft 30 22 Jointing torque, Stage 1, M12x1
  • G30
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Camshaft VANOS central valve to Camshaft 50 37 Jointing torque, Stage 2, M12x1
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Camshaft VANOS central valve to Camshaft 10 7 Jointing torque, Stage 1, M21x1
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Camshaft VANOS central valve to Camshaft 30 22 Jointing torque, Stage 2, M21x1
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Camshaft VANOS central valve to Camshaft 50 37 Jointing torque, Stage 3, M21x1
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Camshaft VANOS central valve to Camshaft 30 22 Jointing torque, Stage 1, M22x1
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Camshaft VANOS central valve to Camshaft 50 37 Jointing torque, Stage 2, M22x1
  • G30
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Water pump Auxiliary coolant pump holder to Cylinder head screws 8 6 M6
  • G30
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Radiator Coolant feed line to Crankcase screw 8 6 M6x12
  • G30
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Radiator Coolant feed line to Exhaust turbocharer screw 8 6 M6x12
  • G30
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Radiator Coolant return line holder to Exhaust turbocharer screw 8 6 M6x12
  • G30
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Air conditioning Refrigerant line on air conditioning compressor bolts 19 14 M8
  • G30
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Belt tensioner nut 38 28 M10
  • G30
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Belt tensioner/Timing chains Chain tensioner to Cylinder head 20 15 Jointing torque, Stage 1, Chain tensioner M22x1.5
  • G30
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Fuel system Fuel delivery line to High pressure pump union nut 31 23 M14
  • G30
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Fuel system Fuel delivery line to Cylinder head cover screw 7 5 M6
  • G30
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Fuel system High pressure pump to Cylinder head cover screws 12 9 M6x25
  • G30
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Fuel system High pressure line between High pressure pump and High pressure rail union nut 33 24 M14
  • G30
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drivetrain torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Transmission fluid pan Transmission to Engine screws 19 14 M8
  • G30
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission to Engine screws 66 49 M12
  • G30
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Transmission fluid pan Transmission oil lines to Thermostat screw 8 6 M6x25
  • G30
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Transmission fluid pan Oil filler plug 35 26 M18x1.5
  • G30
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Transmission fluid pan High-voltage cable to Automatic transmission screws 3 2 Jointing torque, M6x25
  • G30
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Transmission fluid pan High-voltage cable to Automatic transmission screws 8 6 Tightening torque, M6x25
  • G30
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Transmission fluid pan High-voltage cable holder to Automatic transmission screws 8 6 M6x12
  • G30
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Transmission fluid pan Ground strap to Transmission nut 19 14 M8
  • G30
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Transmission fluid pan Ground strap to Transmission screw 19 14 M8
  • G30
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Drive/Axle shaft Front flexible disc to Propeller shaft screws 55 41 Stage 1, M12
  • G30
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Drive/Axle shaft Exhaust system to Rear axle carrier screw 28 21 M8x25
  • G30
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Drive/Axle shaft Stiffening plate to Front axle support screws 25 18 M8
  • G30
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steering torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Steering rack Universal joint to Steering box screw 28 21 M8
  • G30
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exhaust torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head flange nut 10 7 Jointing torque, Stage 1, M7
  • G30
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head flange nut 10 7 Jointing torque, Stage 2, M7
  • G30
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head flange nut 16 12 Jointing torque, Stage 3, M7
  • G30
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Exhaust manifold Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head flange nut 16 12 Tightening torque, M7
  • G30
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Muffler Front silencer on Transmission bracket nut 19 14 M8
  • G30
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Muffler Rear silencer to Body nuts 19 14 M8
  • G30
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter to Holder screw 19 14 M8
  • G30
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter to Holder nut 19 14 M8
  • G30
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Catalytic converter Catalytic converter to Exhaust turbocharger V-band clamp 13 10
  • G30
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Catalytic converter Exhaust system to Catalytic converter ribbon cable clamp 26 19
  • G30
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Catalytic converter V-clip to Catalytic converter V-band clamp 22 16
  • G30
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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 Wheel hub screws 16 12 M8
  • G30
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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
  • G30
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Struts Front-end sturt screws 56 41 Jointing torque, Stage 1
  • G30
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Struts Front-end sturt to Cross connection screw 28 21 Jointing torque, Stage 1, Hexagon screw
  • G30
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Struts Torsion struts on mounting screws 100 74 Stage 1, M12
  • G30
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Struts Tension strut to Spring strut dome screws 56 41 Jointing torque, Stage 1
  • G30
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general torque settings

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Part Description Torque (Nm) Torque (ft/lbs) Remarks Applies to
Example of a 5 Series 7

By Alexander Migl - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0


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