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SIB 13 07 20: Valve cover bolt torque check
Valve cover bolt torque check on BMW G32/E60/E70/E71 and other models (2007–2018); BMW explains the cause and the approved repair.
BMW service bulletin · NHTSA ID 10186215 · Dec 2020 · also written SI B13 07 20, B130720
What it covers
A service bulletin tells BMW technicians how to diagnose or fix a known issue. It is not a recall: a repair under a bulletin is normally paid by the owner unless the car is still under warranty or a warranty extension applies.
The correct tightening torque is only 12 Nm for the M6 bolts.
Details
| Bulletin number | SIB 13 07 20 Also written: SI B13 07 20, B130720, 13 07 20, SIB-13-07-20, SI B130720 |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 10186215 |
| Document IDs filed | B130720 |
| Type | Service bulletin |
| Date | |
| Models | 528i, 535d, 535i, 535I Gran Turismo, 550i, 550I Gran Turismo, 640i, 650i, 740i, 740LD, 740LI, 750i, 750LI, 760LI, ActiveHybrid 5, ActiveHybrid 7, ACTIVEHYBRID 7, B7 ALPINA, M5, M6, X5, X5 M, X6, X6 ActiveHybrid, X6 M |
| Model years | 2007–2018 |
| Chassis | G32, E60, E70, E71, E72, F01, F02, F06, F07, F10, F12, F13 |
| Engines | B58, M57, N20, N52, N54, N55, N57, N62, N63, N74, S63 |
| Component (NHTSA) | Equipment Fuel System Gasoline |
Model, year and engine coverage comes from NHTSA's records. Not every car in this range is affected; the official document lists the exact production dates and conditions.
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