2021 BMW M2 Standard TransFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

11 65 Charger With Control

N55 ENGINE (2016-2018): 

11 65 TURBOCHARGER AND CONTROL - TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

  Type Thread Tightening specification Measure
1AZ Exhaust turbocharger to cylinder head N55 M7 Replace flange nut. 13 Nm
2AZ Heat shield/retaining plate to crankcase top section N55 M6 x 16   8 Nm
3AZ Pressure converter (EPDW) to cylinder head. N55 M6 x 16   8.5 Nm
4AZ Pressure converter (EPDW) to holder with heat shield. N55 M6 x 16   9 Nm
5AZ Vacuum unit (wastegate valve) to bracket N55 M6   7 Nm
6AZ Lock nut to vacuum unit (wastegate valve) linkage N55 M6   7 Nm
7AZ Bracket, vacuum unit (wastegate valve), to turbocharger N55 M8   7 Nm
8AZ Holder to exhaust turbocharger. N55 M8   20 Nm
9AZ Exhaust turbocharger holder to cylinder crankcase. N55 M8 Replace microencapsulated screws 20 Nm

S55 ENGINE (2019-2022): 

11 65 CHARGER WITH CONTROL - TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

  Type Thread Tightening specifications Dimension
1AZ Exhaust turbocharger to cylinder head S55 M7 Replace flange nut. See REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS .  
      1. Joining 1 to 9/10 12 Nm
2. Centering pin 90°
3. Final torque 2 to 9/10 18 Nm
2AZ Heat shield/retaining plate to crankcase/cylinder head S55 M6x16   10 Nm
3AZ Wastegate valve controller to exhaust turbocharger S55 M4   2.5 Nm
4AZ Wastegate valve actuator linkage lock nut S55   Replace adjusting and lock nut 6 Nm
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.