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1999 BMW M3 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Manual A/C & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C System Diagnosis & Testing -> System Performance Check
Vehicle: 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
System Performance Check
System performance check should be performed as both initial an diagnostic check for cooling related complaints and a final check after repairs are completed.
- Connect manifold gauge set to A/C system and place suitable temperature sensors at evaporator outlet and outside vehicle.
- Start engine and run until it reaches normal operating temperature. Front of vehicle should be at least 5 ft. away from any wall or air obstruction during test. Use an external fan to force air past condenser, if necessary. ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 323Ci, 325, 328Ci & 330 & 2000 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Sedans -> 740 & 750 -> Hydraulic Power Flow Regulator, Replace -> M3, Z3, 318, 325, 328 & 330 -> M5, 525, 528, 530 & 540 -> Power Brake Booster, Replace -> X5 -> Z3, 318, 323is & 328is & 1998-99 M3, 328i & 1998 323i & 1999 323i & 328i Convertibles
Vehicle: 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
Hydraulic Power Flow Regulator, Replace
- With engine off, discharge hydraulic reservoir by operating brake pedal approximately 20 times with same force required for full stop braking action.
- Disconnect circulating pressure warning and hydraulic pressure switches electrical connectors.
- Disconnect power flow regulator hydraulic lines.
- Remove mounting bolts and power flow regulator.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Ensure all connections and pipes are free from dirt.
- Tighten mounting nuts and bolts to specifications.
Power Brake Booster, Replace
M3, Z3, 318, 325, ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Locations -> 3 Series (Including M3, Z3, M Coupe & Roadster)
Vehicle: 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> w/Rear Constant-Velocity Joint -> With Slide
Vehicle: 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
w/Rear Constant-Velocity Joint
- Remove exhaust system and heat shield.
- Remove mounting bolts and exhaust suspension frame.
- Remove transmission joint disk mounting nuts.
- Remove mounting nuts and differential final drive flange constant-velocity joint.
- Remove center bearing mounting bolts. Do not allow propeller shaft to fall into joints.
- Bend propeller shaft downward at center mount and disconnect transmission or constant-velocity joint centering pin.
- Protect constant-velocity joint with suitable transport cap.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Pull joint to limit pos...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove mounting bolts and reinforcing brace.
- Remove fuel lines cover.
- Disconnect fuel lines from back-up lamp bracket.
- Remove mounting nuts and starter motor electrical connectors.
- Remove starter motor mounting bolts.
- Remove mounting nut, support a...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Automatic Stability Control (ASC, ASC+) & Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 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 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at water inlet and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
- 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.
- Loosen tensioner lock bolts, then turn tensioner with suitable wrench to receive tens...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1999 BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Driver Air Bag & Ignition, Combination & Cruise Control Switches Diagram for 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 I/P Cluster & Evaporator Temperature Sensor Diagram for 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1999 BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 BMW M3 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 1999 BMW M3 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 1999 BMW M3 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 1999 BMW M3 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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