Change Car Clutch BMW 1-Series

Change Car Clutch

Technical 5h00–11h00 ~500–1100£
Estimated time 5h00–11h00
Estimated labour cost ~500–1100£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
1-Series 2004-2013 27
  • 116d Diesel (N47D20A)
  • 116d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 116i Petrol (N43B16A)
  • 116i Petrol (N43B20A)
  • 116i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N45B16A)
  • 118d Diesel (M47D20TU2)
  • 118d Diesel (N47D20A)
  • 118d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 118i Petrol (N43B20A)
  • 118i Petrol (N46B20B)
  • 118i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N46B20B)
  • 120d Diesel (M47D20TU2OL)
  • 120d Diesel (N47D20A)
  • 120d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 120d M Performance Diesel (N47D20A)
  • 120d M Performance Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 120i Petrol (N43B20A)
  • 120i Petrol (N46B20B)
  • 120i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N46B20B)
  • 123d Diesel (N47D20B)
  • 123d Diesel (N47D20D)
  • 125i Petrol (N52B30A)
  • 130i Petrol (N52B30A)
  • 130i Petrol (N52B30A)
  • 135i Petrol (N54B30A)
  • 135i Petrol (N55B30A)
  • 135is Petrol (N54B30A)
1-Series 2011-2019 21
  • 114d Diesel (N47D16A)
  • 114i Petrol (N13B16A)
  • 116d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 116d EfficientDynamics Diesel (N47D16A)
  • 116i Petrol (N13B16A)
  • 118d Diesel (B47D20A)
  • 118d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 118d, -xDrive Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 118i Petrol (N13B16A)
  • 118i Petrol (N13B16A)
  • 120d Diesel (B47D20A)
  • 120d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 120d, -xDrive Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 120d, -xDrive M Performance Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 120i Petrol (B48B20A)
  • 120i Petrol (N13B16A)
  • 125d Diesel (N47D20D)
  • 125i M Performance Petrol (N20B20A)
  • 125i Petrol (N20B20A)
  • M135i, -xDrive Petrol (N55B30A)
  • M140i, -xDrive Petrol (B58B30A)
1-Series 2019-2025 5
  • 116d Diesel (B37C15A)
  • 116i Petrol (B38A15A)
  • 118d Diesel (B47C20B)
  • 118i Petrol (B38A15A)
  • 118i Petrol (B38A15F)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 5h00–10h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 5h00–13h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 13h00

What is a BMW 1-Series clutch?

The clutch is a device that smoothly couples the gearbox to the engine without jerking. Most manual gearbox cars use a single-disc diaphragm clutch. Robotised gearboxes started with single clutch and now use dual-clutch systems.

When should you change the BMW 1-Series clutch?

The clutch is a wear part that should be changed at the first signs of weakness. Clutch life is approximately 150,000 km but varies greatly with driving style and journey type. Warning symptoms: difficulty changing gears, clutch slip under acceleration, jerking when moving off, rubbing noise.

Is it difficult to change the BMW 1-Series clutch kit?

Difficulty level 4/5: technically moderately difficult, requiring specific tools (workshop crane, disc centring mandrel). The method involves: drain gearbox oil, remove driveshafts, remove starter, disconnect gearbox cables, remove gearbox, replace mechanism/disc/bearing, refit gearbox and components, refill gearbox oil, bleed hydraulic clutch circuit if applicable.

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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
1-Series 2004-2013 2004-2013 116d Diesel (N47D20A), 116d Diesel (N47D20C), 116i Petrol (N43B16A), 116i Petrol (N43B20A), 116i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N45B16A), 118d Diesel (M47D20TU2), 118d Diesel (N47D20A), 118d Diesel (N47D20C), 118i Petrol (N43B20A), 118i Petrol (N46B20B), 118i, -LPG LPG,Petrol (N46B20B), 120d… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
1-Series 2011-2019 2011-2019 114d Diesel (B37D15A), 114d Diesel (N47D16A), 114i Petrol (N13B16A), 116d Diesel (B37D15A), 116d Diesel (N47D20C), 116d EfficientDynamics Diesel (B37D15A), 116d EfficientDynamics Diesel (N47D16A), 116i Petrol (B38B15A), 116i Petrol (N13B16A), 118d Diesel (B47D20A), 118d Diesel (… Diesel, Petrol
1-Series 2019-2025 2019-2025 116d Diesel (B37C15A), 116i Petrol (B38A15A), 118d Diesel (B47C20B), 118i Petrol (B38A15A), 118i Petrol (B38A15F), 120d xDrive Diesel (B47C20B), 120i Petrol (B48A20A), 128ti Petrol (B48A20E), M135i xDrive Petrol (B48A20E) Diesel, Petrol

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