Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2018 BMW 740iFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Engine Electrical System -- Tightening Torques (G12)
- 1212 SPARK PLUGS (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- 1213 IGNITION COILS (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
- 1214 Camshaft Position Sensor, Crankshaft Position Sensor, Knock Sensor
- 1214 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, KNOCK SENSOR (740i 2016-2022, 740i xDrive 2017-2022, 745e xDrive PHEV 2020-2022)
- 1214 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, CRANKSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, KNOCK SENSOR (740e xDrive PHEV 2017-2019)
- 1214 CAMSHAFT POSITION SENSOR, KNOCK SENSOR (750i 2016-2019, 750i xDrive 2016-2022, M760i xDrive 2017-2022)
- 1231 Alternator
- 1232 Alternator Regulator And Brushes
- 1235 ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN ROTOR POSITION SENSOR (740e xDrive PHEV 2017-2019, 745e xDrive PHEV 2020-2022)
- 1236 ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN CONTROL SYSTEM (740e xDrive PHEV 2017-2019, 745e xDrive PHEV 2020-2022)
- 1237 ELECTRIC POWERTRAIN (740e xDrive PHEV 2017-2019, 745e xDrive PHEV 2020-2022)
- 1241 Starter Motor
- 1242 Starter Positive Cable
- 1251 Engine Wiring Harness
- 1251 ENGINE WIRING HARNESS (740i 2016-2022, 740i xDrive 2017-2022, 745e xDrive PHEV 2020-2022)
- 1251 ENGINE WIRING HARNESS (740e xDrive PHEV 2017-2019)
- 1251 ENGINE WIRING HARNESS (750i 2016-2019)
- 1251 ENGINE WIRING HARNESS (750i xDrive 2016-2022)
- 1251 ENGINE WIRING HARNESS, GROUND CABLES (M760i xDrive 2017-2022)
- 1252 Cable Bracket, Y-Cable
- 1261 Oil Pressure Switch, Oil Level Sensor
- 1261 OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, OIL LEVEL SENSOR (740i 2016-2022, 740i xDrive 2017-2022)
- 1261 OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, OIL LEVEL SENSOR (740e xDrive PHEV 2017-2019)
- 1261 OIL PRESSURE SWITCH, OIL LEVEL SENSOR (745e xDrive PHEV 2020-2022)
- 1261 OIL PRESSURE SENSOR, OIL LEVEL SENSOR (750i 2016-2019, 750i xDrive 2016-2022)
- 1261 OIL PRESSURE SENSOR, OIL LEVEL SENSOR (M760i xDrive 2017-2022)
- 1290 ECM Housing
- 1253 GROUND CONNECTION ON TRANSMISSION (all 7' series models 2016-2022)
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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