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2002 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 2002 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Import Compressor Service -> Nippondenso Compressor -> Compressor Clutch, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
- Remove shaft nut or bolt, Fig. , with aid of spanner wrench.
- Remove pressure plate using pressure plate remover.
- Remove shims from shaft.
- Remove rotor (pulley) retaining snap ring using suitable snap ring pliers.
- Remove rotor (pulley) by gently tapping it with plastic hammer. Some compressors may require a jaw puller.
- Disconnect stator lead wires from compressor housing.
- Remove stator retaining snap ring using suitable snap ring pliers, then remove stator from compressor housing.
- On all models except 10PA15 &...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Front -> Inspection -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Replace
Vehicle: 2002 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
Replace
Front
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove front tire and wheel.
- Press and hold brake pedal with suitable prop.
- Disconnect brake pipe from connection with hose.
- Remove wear indicator connector from lefthand side.
- Remove mounting bolts and caliper.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Bleed brake system.
- Ensure brake pad wear sensor wire does not contact rotor or wheel.
Rear
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
- Drain moderate amount of brake fluid from reservoir using suitable syringe.
- Disconnect and plug caliper hydraulic line.
- Disconne...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Locations -> 3 Series (Including M3, Z3, M Coupe & Roadster)
Vehicle: 2002 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> REAR
Vehicle: 2002 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
REAR
The righthand halfshaft is longer than lefthand shaft.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
- When removing lefthand halfshaft, remove intermediate pipe with catalytic converter.
- Lower rear exhaust pipe.
- Disconnect stabilizer from rear axle carrier and ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2002 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
Refer to Figs. and for wir...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove mounting bolts and front axle support reinforcement plate.
- Disconnect starter motor electrical connectors.
- Remove mounting bolts and starter motor.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following.
- Torque front axle support reinforcement plate mounting bol...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Service Indicator Cluster ->
Vehicle: 2002 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
The service indicator cluster is used indicate when periodic maintenance is required. The service indicator consists of one yellow, five green and three red Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), with the inscriptions "Oil Service" and "Inspection." When the ignition switch is turned to the On position, as many as five green LEDs will be illuminated.
The green LEDs will go out when the engine is started. If the yellow LED and one of the inscriptions illuminates with the ignition switch in the On position, and remain on after the engine has started, service the maintenance inscription indicated immediately. ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2002 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 2002 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
- If reusing belt, mark belt with rotational direction for installation alignment.
- Lock belt pulley in position using suitable holding tool, then remove water pump fan clutch mounting nut using suitable wrench. Nut has lefthan...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2002 BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2002 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2002 BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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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