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Vehicle Repair Centre , +441604790911

Sandy Hill Lane , Moulton , Northampton , NN3 7JB

BMW 1 Series
Technical specifications N45 B16A/1.6 (E81/82/87/88) (04-
14)

Vehicle identification

No. of cylinders Type 4/DOHC

Capacity (Fiscal) cc 1596
Compression ratio :1 10,2
Suitable for unleaded petrol Yes
Minimum octane rating RON 91
Ignition system Make Bosch
Ignition system Type Motronic ME9.2
Ignition system Description Map-DI
Trigger location Cam/Crankshaft
Fuel system Make Bosch
Fuel system Type Motronic ME9.2
Fuel system Description MFI-s
Air metering Type Mass
Combined ignition and fuel ECM Yes
Diagnostic socket Yes

Ignition system

Ignition system

Ignition coil supply voltage + with ballast V 12,0

Firing order 1-3-4-2

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Fig75569

Tuning and emissions

Tuning and emissions

Ignition timing - basic BTDC °Engine/rpm Not adjustable

Ignition advance checks °Engine/rpm ECM Controlled
Idle speed rpm 725±125 Not adjustable
Oil temperature for CO test °C 60
CO level at idle speed - tailpipe Vol. % CO 0,5 Max Not adjustable
HC level at idle speed ppm 100
CO2 level at idle speed Vol. % CO2 14,5-16
O2 level at idle speed Vol. % O2 0,1-0,5
Increased idle speed for CO test rpm 2500-3000
CO content at increased idle speed Vol. % 0,3
Lambda at increased idle λ 0,97-1,03

Spark plugs

Spark plugs

Spark plugs Original NGK

equipment
Spark plug Type BKR6EQU
Spark plugs Make BOSCH
Spark plug Type FR7KPP332
Spark plugs Make NGK
Spark plug Type BKR6EQU

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Fuel system

Fuel system

Fuel pump delivery pressure bar 3,5

Service checks and adjustments

Service checks and adjustments

Valve clearance -INLET mm Hydraulic

Valve clearance -EXHAUST mm Hydraulic
Compression pressure bar 10,0-12,0
Oil pressure bar/rpm 1,5/725
Radiator cap bar 1,20-1,50

Lubricants and capacities

Preferred engine oil

Ambient temperature range All temperatures

Engine oil grade SAE 0W-30 Synthetic
Engine oil classification OEM BMW LL01-FE

Engine oil options

Ambient temperature range All temperatures

Engine oil grade SAE 0W-30 Synthetic
Engine oil classification OEM BMW LL12-FE

Engine oil classification

BMW LL12-FE is only approved for European Union (EU), Switzerland, Norway and Liechtenstein.

Ambient temperature range All temperatures

Engine oil grade SAE 0W-30, 0W-40 Synthetic
Engine oil classification OEM BMW LL01
Ambient temperature range All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE 0W-30, 0W-40 Synthetic
Engine oil classification OEM BMW LL04

Engine oil classification

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BMW LL04 is only approved for European Union (EU), Switzerland, Norway and Liechtenstein.

Ambient temperature range All temperatures

Engine oil grade SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 Synthetic
Engine oil classification OEM BMW LL01
Ambient temperature range All temperatures
Engine oil grade SAE 5W-30, 5W-40 Synthetic
Engine oil classification OEM BMW LL04

Engine oil classification

BMW LL04 is only approved for European Union (EU), Switzerland, Norway and Liechtenstein.

Engine with filter(s) litres 4,3

Engine with filter(s)

Checking oil level (instrument panel display)

Check oil level with engine running and at normal operating temperature.

Press button fig120744.A up or down until "Oil" is displayed, then press button fig120744.B. Oil level will be displayed fig129231.C:

Level being checked fig129231.1.

Oil level OK fig129231.2.
Add 1 litre fig129231.3.
Level too high fig129231.4.
Level sensor fault fig129231.5.

Oil level can take up to 5 minutes to display.

Checking oil level (i-drive)

Check oil level with engine running and at normal operating temperature.
Press "MENU" button fig103770.
Press i-drive controller fig103770.A to display "i-menu".
Turn i-drive controller fig103770.A until the message "Info sources" is displayed.
Press i-drive controller fig103770.A to select "Info sources".
Turn i-drive controller fig103770.A until the message "Service" is displayed.
Press i-drive controller fig103770.A to select "Service".
Turn i-drive controller fig103770.A until the message "Service requirements" is displayed.
Press i-drive controller fig103770.A to select "Service requirements".
Turn i-drive controller fig103770.A until the message "Engine oil level" is displayed.
Press i-drive controller fig103770.A to select "Engine oil level".
Possible messages:
"Engine oil level OK".
"Measurement not possible at this time".
"Measuring oil level".

This can take up to 5 minutes to display.

"Engine oil level below minimum. Add 1 litre!".

"Engine oil level too high! Have this checked".

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fig120744

fig129231

fig103770

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fig103770

Other lubricants and capacities

Manual transmission oil grade SAE

Manual transmission

Yellow/green/blue label = No oil change necessary.

In case of repair only fill with lifetime oil:
Yellow/green label - →28.2.2007 = MTF-LT-2, part No. 83-22-2-339-219
Yellow/green label - 01.3.2007→ = MTF-LT-3, part No. 83-22-2-339-221
Blue label = MTF-LT-3, part No. 83-22-2-339-221
GS6-45 BZ/DZ = MTF-LT-5, part No. 83-22-2-167-666

MTF-LT-1 oil has been superseded by MTF-LT-2.

Never fill with synthetic or multi-grade engine oils.

Hydraulic gear shift fluid (auto shift manual (ASM) transmission) = Pentosin CHF IIS

Manual transmission (dry fill) litres

Manual transmission

S5D 200/250G = 1,1 litres

S5D 280Z/310Z/320Z = 1,3 litres
GS6 17BG/DG = 1,4 litres
S5D 390Z = 1,5 litres
S6 53DZ/S6 37 BZ/DZ = 1,6 litres
S6S 420G = 1,9 litres
S6S 560G = 2,5 litres
S7S 47BG = 2,7 litres
240/5/ZF S516 = 1,1 litres
260/5/6/280/5 = 1,3 litres
265/5/6 = 1,7 litres

Differential oil grade - rear SAE Synthetic

Differential oil grade - rear

BMW Synthetic OSP/SAF-XO (75W-90) - BMW part No. 83-22-2-365-987

Differential oil classification - rear GL-5

Differential rear litres

Differential oil - rear

Use new filler plug and tighten to 60 Nm.

Differential cover:
168L/188L/188LW (M10 10.9) = 55 Nm
215 with LSD (M10 10.9) = 60 Nm
215L/215LW (M10 10.9) = 90 Nm
168L = 0,8 litre
188L/188LW = 1,0 litre
215L/215LW = 1,2 litres
215 with LSD = 1,1 litres

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Cooling system - total capacity litres 7,0

Cooling system

AT = 7,6 litres

Brake fluid Type DOT 4

Power steering fluid Type

Power steering fluid

Refer to label on reservoir cap.

Do not mix fluid types.

ATF = BMW ATF D2 (BMW part No. 81 22 9 400 272)

AFS/ARS = Pentosin CHF IIS (BMW part No. 83 29 0 429 576)

Tightening torques

Tightening torques

Cylinder head instructions

Cylinder head bolts

Use new bolts and tighten in the following stages:

1. 30 Nm
2. 90°
3. 90°
Timing chain housing bolts = 25 Nm

Fig111466

Cylinder head

Renew bolts Yes

Other engine tightening torques

Main bearings
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Renew Yes
bolts/nuts
Main bearings Stage 1

Main bearings

Bedplate to engine block - tighten bolts in the following stages:

1. 1-10 (M10 x 100) = 20 Nm + 70°
2. 11-30 (M8 x 26/40) = 22 Nm
fig130861
Balancer shaft assembly:
Use new bolts. Clean and lubricate bolts.
Bolts = 25 Nm + 90°
Insert new injection nozzles for sealant application (BMW part No.11 117 506 546) fully into the left and right holes in the
bedplate/cylinder block joints using BMW tool No.11 9 360 or equivalent. Install new front and rear crankshaft seals. Blow compressed
air (6 bar max.) into left and right injection nozzles. Check that air escapes from the openings on each side of the crankshaft seals.

If no air escapes, disassemble bedplate and cylinder block and clean all mating surfaces. Reassemble components and
repeat process.

Inject Loctite 128357 sealant into left and right injection nozzles using BMW tool No.11 4 370 or equivalent until it flows out of injection
nozzles and openings at front and rear crankshaft seals fig1191148.A and fig1191132.A. Remove excess sealant and apply Loctite 17100
hardener where the sealant escaped at the injection nozzles and the crankshaft seals.
Oil pump chain guide bolt fig1191120:
Use new bolt.
4 Nm + 45°
Cover for oil pump chain guide bolt:
Use new seal.
32 Nm

fig130861

fig1191148
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fig1191132

fig1191120

Big end bearings Renew Yes

bolts/nuts
Big end bearings Stage 1

Big end bearings

Use new bolt and tighten in the following stages:

1. 5 Nm
2. 20 Nm
3. 70°.

Oil pump to cylinder block 23 Nm

Sump bolts

Sump bolts

Use new screws.

Upper section = 30 Nm
Lower section:
M6 8.8 = 10 Nm
M8 8.8 = 22 Nm
M6 10.9 = 12 Nm.

Sump drain bolt

Sump drain bolt

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M12 = 25 Nm
M18 = 35 Nm
M22 = 60 Nm.

Flywheel/driveplate 130 Nm

Use new nuts/bolts.

Clutch pressure plate

Clutch pressure plate

Use new bolts.

M8 8.8 = 25 Nm
M8 10.9 = 34 Nm

ZNS bolts

M8 10.9:
1. 15 Nm
2. 90±5°

Crankshaft pulley/damper centre bolt 300 Nm

Use new nuts/bolts.

Crankshaft pulley/damper bolts 35 Nm

Camshaft sprocket/gear 20 Nm+180°

Use new nuts/bolts.

Camshaft carrier/cap

Camshaft carrier/cap

M6 = 10 Nm
M7 = 15 Nm
M8 = 20 Nm.

Camshaft/rocker cover

Camshaft/cover bolts

M6 = 10 Nm
M7 = 15 Nm.

Inlet manifold to cylinder head

Inlet manifold to cylinder head

M8 = 22 Nm
M7 = 15 Nm

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M6 = 10 Nm.

Exhaust manifold to cylinder head

Exhaust manifold to cylinder head

Use new nuts.

M6 = 10 Nm
M7 = 15 Nm
M8 = 23 Nm.

Exhaust downpipe to manifold M8=31 Nm M10=45 Nm

Water pump

Water pump

M6 = 10 Nm
M7 = 15 Nm
M8 = 22 Nm.
M8 x 10.9 = 32 Nm

Spark plugs

Spark plugs

M12 = 23±3 Nm
M14 = 30±3 Nm.

Fuel rail 9±1 Nm

Crankshaft position (CKP) sensor/engine speed (RPM) 10 Nm
sensor
Camshaft position (CMP) sensor 10 Nm
Engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 20 Nm
Lambda sensor (Oxygen) 50 Nm
Knock sensor (KS) 20 Nm
Engine oil pressure switch 27 Nm
Oil filter 25 Nm

Chassis tightening torques

Front hub - wheel bearing housing bolts 110 Nm

Use new nuts/bolts.

Rear hub

Rear hub

Use new nuts. Lightly oil contact surface of nut.

M24 = 145 Nm + 45°
M27 = 420 Nm

Steering wheel 63 Nm

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Steering rack/box mounting 56 Nm+90°

Use new nuts/bolts.

Steering track rod end 165 Nm

Use new nuts/bolts.

Brake disc to hub Front 16 Nm

Use new nuts/bolts.

Brake caliper to carrier Front

Brake caliper to carrier

Use new bolts.

Teves = 30 Nm
TRW = 35 Nm

Brake caliper/carrier to hub Front 110 Nm

Use new nuts/bolts.

Brake disc to hub Rear 16 Nm

Use new nuts/bolts.

Brake caliper to carrier Rear

Brake caliper to carrier

Use new bolts.

Teves = 30 Nm
TRW = 35 Nm

Brake caliper/carrier to hub Rear 65 Nm

Use new nuts/bolts.

Back plate to hub Rear 12 Nm

Use new nuts/bolts.

ABS sensor Front 8 Nm

ABS sensor Rear 8 Nm
Road wheels 120 Nm

Road wheels

Lightly coat mating surfaces between wheel centre hole and hub (use grease).
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Do NOT lubricate bolts.

Starting and charging

Starting and charging

Battery V/RC(Ah) 12,0

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Brake disc and drum dimensions

Minimum disc thickness for replacement - ventilated Front

Minimum disc thickness

284 x 22 mm = 19,6 mm

292 x 22 mm = 19,6 mm

300 x 24 mm = 21,6 mm

330 x 24 mm = 21,6 mm

338 x 26 mm = 23,6 mm

360 x 30 mm = 27,6 mm

During brake pad replacement

284 x 22 mm = 20,4 mm
292 x 22 mm = 20,4 mm
300 x 24 mm = 22,4 mm
330 x 24 mm = 22,4 mm
338 x 26 mm = 24,4 mm
360 x 30 mm = 28,4 mm

Minimum disc thickness for replacement Rear

Minimum disc thickness

280 x 10 mm = 7,6 mm

296 x10 mm = 7,6 mm

Ventilated disc

300 x 20 mm = 17,6 mm
324 x 22 mm = 19,6 mm (coupe, convertible)
324 x 24 mm = 21,6 mm
350 x 24 mm = 21,6 mm

During brake pad replacement

280 x 10 mm = 8,4 mm
296 x 10 mm = 8,4 mm
300 x 20 mm = 18,4 mm
324 x 22 mm = 20,4 mm (coupe, convertible)

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324 x 24 mm = 22,4 mm
350 x 24 mm = 22,4 mm

Disc thickness variation Front 0,010 mm

Disc thickness variation Rear 0,010 mm
Minimum pad thickness Front 3,7 mm
Minimum pad thickness Rear 3,7 mm
Minimum shoe thickness Rear 1,5 mm
Parking brake travel No. of notches 8-10

Air conditioning

Air conditioning

No. of AC service connectors 2

Air conditioning restrictor type Expansion valve
Compressor clutch/magnetic coupling No
Compressor variable displacement solenoid Yes
Air conditioning refrigerant Type R134a
Air conditioning refrigerant quantity grams 590±10

Refrigerant quantity

Refer to AC label under bonnet.

Air conditioning oil group PAG

Air conditioning oil Type 81 229 407 724
Air conditioning oil quantity cm³

Oil quantity

Refer to label on compressor.

Air conditioning oil viscosity ISO 46

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