A growing reference for torque values I have confirmed while working on my 2014 BMW 435i—kept separate from the step-by-step garage checklists.
2014 BMW 435iUse a new sealing washer or approved drain-plug seal.
Install the O-ring in the correct cap groove and lubricate it with clean oil.
Install on a cool engine. Gap to 0.020 in or 0.022 in as required for the tune and plug combination.
Aluminum torque-to-yield fastener. Replace after removal and follow the BMW tightening sequence.
Aluminum torque-to-yield fastener. Sort bolts by length—do not apply 180° to the short bolts.
Aluminum torque-to-yield fastener. Replace after removal; the low initial torque is intentional.
One-time-use bolts. Complete the final angle in one continuous turn using the procedure for the selected bolts.
Settle the engine fully onto the mounts before final tightening.
Inspect the fastener and replace it when directed by the repair procedure.
Confirm the support arm is correctly seated before tightening.
Normally reusable if undamaged; confirm against the exact replacement mount instructions.
Support and align the transmission before final tightening.
Normally reusable if undamaged; start all bracket fasteners by hand.