ENGINE FAMILY SPECIFICATION BMW / BOSCH COMMON RAIL Euro 4

M57N2 (3.0d 6-Cyl) Diesel Injector
Cross-Reference & Technical Specs

Authoritative technical specifications, verified Bosch part numbers, control valve stamping codes, nozzle spray orifices, and hold-down tightening torque for the M57N2 (3.0d 6-Cyl) diesel engine family.

Primary OEM BMW / BOSCH
Control Valve Piezo Actuator Valve
Nozzle Code DLLA155P1674
Peak Pressure 1600 bar
Hold-Down Torque 9 Nm + 90°
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All Verified Part Numbers for M57N2 (3.0d 6-Cyl)

The following 1 common-rail injector assembly is calibrated for this engine family. Click the SKU to view individual test bench flow curves, sister cross-references, and vehicle applications.

Part Number (SKU) Primary OE Reference Control Valve Nozzle Code
0445115077 → 13537796043, 7796043, 13537809194, Piezo Actuator Valve DLLA155P1674
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Verified Vehicle Compatibility

Make / Manufacturer Vehicle Model & Platform Engine Specification Model Years
BMW 330d / 335d (E90 / E91 / E92) M57 D30 3.0d 231-286hp 2005-2010
BMW 530d / 535d (E60 / E61) M57 D30 3.0d 231-286hp 2005-2010
BMW X5 3.0d / 3.0sd (E70) M57N2 3.0d 6-Cyl 2006-2010
BMW X6 30d / 35d (E71) M57N2 3.0d 6-Cyl 2007-2010
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Installation, Tightening Torque & Re-torque Protocol

Strict torque compliance is mandatory on M57N2 (3.0d 6-Cyl) common-rail cylinder heads. Over-torquing stretches the injector body or strips the head clamping threads, while under-torquing allows combustion blow-by past the copper sealing washer:

🔧 Recommended Assembly Torques:
  • Hold-down clamp bolt: 9 Nm + 90° (cold state). Always clean the cylinder head recess with an injector seat reamer.
  • High-pressure rail flare nut: 25–30 N·m using a dedicated 17 mm line wrench.
  • Return leak-off banjo bolt: 9–12 N·m with fresh copper washers on both sides of the banjo union.
⚠️ ECU IMA Coding Requirement:

After fitting replacement injectors on M57N2 (3.0d 6-Cyl), generate or program the cylinder-specific IMA calibration code into the engine ECU using an OEM-level scan tool (Bosch KTS, Renault CLIP, or VAG-COM) to prevent cylinder power imbalance and rough idle.

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Technical Diagnostics FAQ for M57N2 (3.0d 6-Cyl)

What DTC fault codes indicate a failing injector on M57N2 (3.0d 6-Cyl)?

The most frequent fault codes are P0201 through P0204 (Injector Circuit Malfunction on Cylinders 1–4), P2146/P2149 (Injector Group Supply Voltage Error), and P0087 (Fuel Rail Pressure Low due to excessive internal leak-off). Measure solenoid coil resistance across the pins (0.5–1.5 Ω) and perform a graduated-bottle dynamic leak-back test to pinpoint the leaking cylinder.

Can sister SKUs within the M57N2 (3.0d 6-Cyl) family be interchanged?

Not unless explicitly confirmed on the vehicle build plate. While sister SKUs share the same physical outer envelope and Piezo Actuator Valve control valve, they differ in nozzle spray orifice angle and factory IMA flow calibration. Mixing sister SKUs on the same engine block can trigger rough idle, elevated exhaust gas temperatures (EGT), and MOT emissions failure.