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Change Car Clutch

Technical 6h00–12h00 ~600–1200£
Estimated time 6h00–12h00
Estimated labour cost ~600–1200£
Difficulty Technical
Vehicles
X1 2009-2015 11
  • s, xDrive 18d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • s, xDrive 18d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • s, xDrive 20d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • s, xDrive 20d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • s, xDrive 20d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • s, xDrive 20i Petrol (N20B20A)
  • s, xDrive 25d Diesel (N47D20D)
  • sDrive 16d Diesel (N47D20C)
  • sDrive 18i Petrol (N46B20B)
  • xDrive 23d Diesel (N47D20D)
  • xDrive 28i Petrol (N20B20A)
X1 2015-2022 6
  • s, -xDrive 18d Diesel (B47C20A)
  • s, -xDrive 18d Diesel (B47C20B)
  • sDrive 16d Diesel (B37C15A)
  • sDrive 18i Petrol (B38A15A)
  • sDrive 18i Petrol (B38A15A)
  • sDrive 18i Petrol (B38A15F)
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 4WD 7h00
Renew the multi-plate clutch assembly 5h00–7h00
Renew the clutch assembly (manual transmission) 6h00–11h00
Renew the clutch assembly (semi-automatic transmission) 14h00

What is a BMW X1 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 X1 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 X1 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
X1 2009-2015 2009-2015 s, xDrive 18d Diesel (N47D20C), s, xDrive 18d Diesel (N47D20C), s, xDrive 20d Diesel (N47D20C), s, xDrive 20d Diesel (N47D20C), s, xDrive 20d Diesel (N47D20C), s, xDrive 20i Petrol (N20B20A), s, xDrive 25d Diesel (N47D20D), sDrive 16d Diesel (N47D20C), sDrive 16i Petrol (N20B16A… Diesel, Petrol
X1 2015-2022 2015-2022 s, -xDrive 18d Diesel (B47C20A), s, -xDrive 18d Diesel (B47C20A), s, -xDrive 18d Diesel (B47C20B), s, -xDrive 20d Diesel (B47C20A), s, -xDrive 20d Diesel (B47C20B), s, -xDrive 20d Diesel (B47C20B), s, -xDrive 20d Diesel (B47C20B), s, -xDrive 20i Petrol (B48A20A), s, -xDrive 20i … Diesel, Electricity, Petrol