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1996 BMW Z3 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Manual A/C & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C Component Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C Compressor -> Blower Motor -> Evaporator Regulation -> Heater Regulation -> Temperature Regulator -> Thermostatic Switch
Vehicle: 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 L4 GAS
Thermostatic Switch
- Remove A/C temperature switch as outlined in .
- Rotate switch to fully cold position and connect an ohmmeter to switch terminals. Meter should show continuity.
- Prepare solution of water, crushed ice, and sufficient amount of salt to reduce solution to below 20°F.
- Immerse temperature sensor of switch in ice bath while observing ohmmeter. Be careful not to get salt or water into control portion of switch.
- Ohmmeter should show no continuity while sensor is in ice bath.
- Remove sensor from ice bath and ob...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 L4 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except X3 & Z4 -> Fuel System Pressure Relief -> Models w/Fitting Or Union Bolt Connection -> Models w/Fuel Hose Connection -> Removal & Installation
Vehicle: 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 L4 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while it relearns its adaptive strategy.
Fuel System Pressure Relief
- Obtain the vehicle owner's radio theft protection code.
- Remove the fuel pump relay(s).
- Start the engine and allow it to stall.
- Crank engine for 10 seconds to ensure the fuel pressure has been...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> With rear constant velocity joint -> With slide
Vehicle: 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 L4 GAS
With slide
Caution: Mark universal joint to drive flange of rear axle. This will eliminate complaints of droning.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove complete exhaust system.
- Remove heat shield.
- Unscrew holders for exhaust suspension.
- Remove clamp.
- With joint disk, unscrew joint disk on transmission.
- With universal joint, unscrew universal joint on transmission.
- Release threaded bush with a suitable tool by a few turns.
- Unscrew universal joint on final drive.
- Unscrew center bearing.
- Kink propeller shaft downwards at center mount and in so doing detach from centering on manual transmission...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 L4 GAS
- Disconnect starter solenoid electrical connectors.
- From under hood, remove upper starter bolt.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lower starter bolt.
- Pull rear...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Automatic Stability Control (ASC, ASC+) & Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 L4 GAS
The warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. The warning lamp will also flash when the syst...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 L4 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater valve and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Outl...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 L4 GAS
If a belt has been contaminated with antifreeze or oil it should be replaced.
- Remove fan cowl by lifting out expansion rivets on both sides.
- Secure fan pulley with suitable securing tool, or equivalent, then remove fan. Fan has lefthand handed threads. Turn nut clockwise to remove.
- Loosen tensioner lock bolts, the...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1996 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Interior & Luggage Compartment Diagram for 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
LH Side Of I/P Diagram for 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 L4 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1996 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1996 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1996 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1996 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 L4 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1996 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1996 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Tools and Equipment Vehicle: 1996 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1996 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1996 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1996 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1996 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1996 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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