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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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- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Instrument Panel, Replace -> 318ti -> 323iC & 328iC & 2000 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Sedans -> 528i & 540i -> 740i, 740iL & 750iL -> Lower -> M Coupe, M Roadster & Z3 -> M3, 318i, 323is & 328is & 1998 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Convertibles -> Upper
Vehicle: 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
The instrument cluster of some models may require re-coding after removal.
M Coupe, M Roadster & Z3
- Remove clips and remove lower lefthand instrument panel trim.
- Remove mounting bolts and radio.
- On models equipped with automatic transmission, remove mounting bolt, shifter handle and selector lever cover.
- On models equipped with manual transmission, pull shift lever knob off and remove cover.
- On all models, remove left and righthand mounting bolts and rubber gaiter, then push center console finisher strip back and remove up.
- Rem...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> Front -> Pads, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
Pads, Replace
Front
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove front tire and wheel assemblies.
- Remove retaining spring, as required.
- Disconnect brake pad wear indicator connector from lefthand side of caliper.
- Remove plastic plugs and remove brake hose out from bracket.
- Remove guide bolts and lift brake caliper toward vehicle rear.
- Remove brake pads and suspend caliper aside with suitable wire.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Turn caliper piston back into bore using fixture tool No. 34 1 050, or equivalent.
- Check fluid level and bleed brake system as required.
- Replace du...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW M3 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: 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 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 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
Rear
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove rear exhaust pipe.
- Disconnect stabilizer from rear axle carrier and tilt down.
- Remove axle nut.
- Remove mounting bolts and remove halfshaft from diff...
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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 -> Check Engine Lamp -> With OBD II
Vehicle: 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
The Check Engine lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the On position and the engine is stopped. If the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If the lamp rem...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove radiator upper cover.
- Lock belt pulley in position using holding tool No. 11 5 050, or equivalent, then remove mounting nut using wrench tool No. 11 5 040, or equivalent. Nut has lefthand threads.
- Remove fan coupling.
- Remove expanding rivets from left and righthand cowl sid...
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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+.
Switch Locations Diagram for 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
Body Relay Locations 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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