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Change Car Clutch

Technical 6h00–7h00 ~600–700£
Estimated time 6h00–7h00
Estimated labour cost ~600–700£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
2-Series 2014-2021 14
  • 218d Diesel (B47D20A)
  • 218d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 218i Petrol (B48B20A)
  • 220d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 220d M Performance Diesel (N47D20C)
  • 220d, -xDrive Diesel (B47D20A)
  • 220d, -xDrive Diesel (B47D20A)
  • 220d, -xDrive M Performance Diesel (B47D20A)
  • 220i Petrol (B48B20A)
  • 220i Petrol (N20B20B)
  • 228i, -xDrive Petrol (N20B20A)
  • 230i Petrol (B48B20B)
  • M2 CS Petrol (S55B30A)
  • M240i, -xDrive Petrol (B58B30A)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 7h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 8h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 8h00

What is a BMW 2-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 2-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 2-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.

2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
2-Series 2014-2021 2014-2021 218d Diesel (B47D20A), 218d Diesel (N47D20C), 218i Petrol (B38B15A), 218i Petrol (B48B20A), 220d Diesel (N47D20C), 220d M Performance Diesel (N47D20C), 220d, -xDrive Diesel (B47D20A), 220d, -xDrive Diesel (B47D20A), 220d, -xDrive M Performance Diesel (B47D20A), 220i Petrol (B48B… Diesel, Petrol
2-Series 2022-2025 2022-2025 218i Petrol (B48B20A), 220d, -mhev 48V (MHEV),Diesel (B47D20B), 220i Petrol (B48B20A), 230i Petrol (B48B20B), M240i, -xDrive Petrol (B58B30B) 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol