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

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
Wheels	Wheel bolts	140	103		G30
Wheels	Wheel bolts	140	103		G30

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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All Torque Settings in Tables

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Oil pan	Oil drain plug	25	18	M12x16	G30
Oil feeder	Oil return line of the exhaust turbocharger to Crankcase screw	10	7	M6x16	G30
Oil feeder	Oil return line to Turbocharger screws	10	7	M6x16	G30
Oil feeder	Oil feed line on Cylinder head screw	8	6	M6x12	G30
Oil feeder	Oil feed line to Exhuast turbocharger screw	8	6	M6x12	G30
Cylinder head	Cylinder head to Crankcase bolts	30	22	Jointing torque, Stage 1, M11x1.5x188 11.9	G30
Cylinder head	Cylinder head to Crankcase bolts	30	22	Jointing torque, Stage 1, M11x1.5x188 13.9	G30
Cylinder head	Cylinder head to Crankcase bolts	50	37	Jointing torque, Stage 2, M11x1.5x188 13.9	G30
Cylinder head	Cylinder head bolt to Timing case cover	20	15	M8x40	G30
Cylinder head	Cylinder head cover to Cylinder ehad bolts	10	7	M6	G30
Cylinder head	Heat shield to Cylinder head screws	19	14	M8x12	G30
Cylinder head	Acoustic cover (side) to Cylinder head cover bolt	8	6	TS6x20	G30
Cylinder head	Acoustic cover on Rear bottom cylinder head screw	8	6	M6x16	G30
Cylinder head	Bearing journal to Cylinder head	20	15		G30
Cylinder head	Cable routing to Rear cylinder head screw	8	6	M6x20	G30
Cylinder head	Clamping strip to Cylinder head nuts	10	7	Jointing torque, Stage 1, M7	G30
Cylinder head	Clamping strip to Cylinder head nuts	16	12	Jointing torque, Stage 2, M7	G30
Cylinder head	Clamping strip to Cylinder head nuts	18	13	Tightening torque, M7	G30
Cylinder head	Heat shield to Clamping strip bolt	8	6	M6x12	G30
Cylinder head	Eccentric shaft to Cylinder head screws	10	7	M6	G30
Cylinder head	Electrical servomotor to Cylinder head screws	8	6	M6	G30
Cylinder head	Grounding cable on Cylinder head bolt	8	6	M6x16	G30
Cylinder head	Sliding rail on Cylinder head screws	8	6	M6x16	G30
Spark plugs	Spark plugs	23	17	M12x1.25	G30
Throttle body	Charge air line to Throttle body scrrews	8	6	M6	G30
Engine mounts	Engine support bracket to Engine mount screw	100	74	M12x1.5x40	G30
Starter	Starter motor to Engine screws	19	14	M8x60	G30
Starter	Terminal 50 to Starter motor nut	7	5	M6	G30
Starter	Battery positive lead to Starter nut	14	10	M8	G30
Battery	Ignition coil to Cylinder head cover screw	8	6	M6	G30
Battery	Positive battery cable flange nut	15	11	M8	G30
Camshaft	Intake camshaft to Cylinder head screws	10	7	Jointing torque, M6	G30
Camshaft	Intake camshaft to Cylinder head screws	10	7	Tightening torque, M6	G30
Camshaft	Exhaust camshaft to Cylinder head bolts	10	7	Jointing torque, M6	G30
Camshaft	Exhaust camshaft to Cylinder head bolts	10	7	Tightening torque, M6	G30
Camshaft	Camshaft sensor wheel to Intake camshaft bolt	10	7	M6	G30
Camshaft	VANOS central valve to Camshaft	30	22	Jointing torque, Stage 1, M12x1	G30
Camshaft	VANOS central valve to Camshaft	50	37	Jointing torque, Stage 2, M12x1	G30
Camshaft	VANOS central valve to Camshaft	10	7	Jointing torque, Stage 1, M21x1	G30
Camshaft	VANOS central valve to Camshaft	30	22	Jointing torque, Stage 2, M21x1	G30
Camshaft	VANOS central valve to Camshaft	50	37	Jointing torque, Stage 3, M21x1	G30
Camshaft	VANOS central valve to Camshaft	30	22	Jointing torque, Stage 1, M22x1	G30
Camshaft	VANOS central valve to Camshaft	50	37	Jointing torque, Stage 2, M22x1	G30
Water pump	Auxiliary coolant pump holder to Cylinder head screws	8	6	M6	G30
Radiator	Coolant feed line to Crankcase screw	8	6	M6x12	G30
Radiator	Coolant feed line to Exhaust turbocharer screw	8	6	M6x12	G30
Radiator	Coolant return line holder to Exhaust turbocharer screw	8	6	M6x12	G30
Air conditioning	Refrigerant line on air conditioning compressor bolts	19	14	M8	G30
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Belt tensioner nut	38	28	M10	G30
Belt tensioner/Timing chains	Chain tensioner to Cylinder head	20	15	Jointing torque, Stage 1, Chain tensioner M22x1.5	G30
Fuel system	Fuel delivery line to High pressure pump union nut	31	23	M14	G30
Fuel system	Fuel delivery line to Cylinder head cover screw	7	5	M6	G30
Fuel system	High pressure pump to Cylinder head cover screws	12	9	M6x25	G30
Fuel system	High pressure line between High pressure pump and High pressure rail union nut	33	24	M14	G30

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

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

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
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head flange nut	10	7	Jointing torque, Stage 2, M7	G30
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head flange nut	16	12	Jointing torque, Stage 3, M7	G30
Exhaust manifold	Exhaust manifold to Cylinder head flange nut	16	12	Tightening torque, M7	G30
Muffler	Front silencer on Transmission bracket nut	19	14	M8	G30
Muffler	Rear silencer to Body nuts	19	14	M8	G30
Catalytic converter	Catalytic converter to Holder screw	19	14	M8	G30
Catalytic converter	Catalytic converter to Holder nut	19	14	M8	G30
Catalytic converter	Catalytic converter to Exhaust turbocharger V-band clamp	13	10		G30
Catalytic converter	Exhaust system to Catalytic converter ribbon cable clamp	26	19		G30
Catalytic converter	V-clip to Catalytic converter V-band clamp	22	16		G30

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Disc brake	Brake disc to Wheel hub screws	16	12	M8	G30

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to
Wheels	Wheel bolts	140	103		G30
Struts	Front-end sturt screws	56	41	Jointing torque, Stage 1	G30
Struts	Front-end sturt to Cross connection screw	28	21	Jointing torque, Stage 1, Hexagon screw	G30
Struts	Torsion struts on mounting screws	100	74	Stage 1, M12	G30
Struts	Tension strut to Spring strut dome screws	56	41	Jointing torque, Stage 1	G30

Part	Description	Torque (Nm)	Torque (ft/lbs)	Remarks	Applies to