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2003 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
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2003 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> 740 & 750 -> 745 -> Hydraulic Power Flow Regulator, Replace -> M3, 325 & 330 -> M3, M5, X5, Z3, Z8, 325, 330, 525, 530, 540, 740, 745, 750 & 760 -> M5, 525, 530 & 540 -> Mini Cooper -> Power Brake Booster, Replace -> X5 -> Z3 -> Z8
Vehicle: 2003 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
Hydraulic Power Flow Regulator, Replace
Mini Cooper
- Ensure ignition switch is in OFF position.
- Disconnect clip and air filter outlet hose.
- Remove air filter housing mounting bolts, then disconnect harness clip and connector.
- Remove air filter housing.
- With engine off, discharge hydraulic reservoir by operating brake pedal approximately 20 times with same force required for full stop braking action.
- Remove battery.
- Disconnect clips, lock and connectors, then remove Engine Control Module (ECM).
- Remove battery box mounting bolt and disconnect clips.
- Remove battery box.
- Disconnect val...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 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: 2003 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 2003 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> REAR
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2003 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2003 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
- Remove oil cooler.
- Drain engine coolant.
- Remove fan cowl.
- Remove plug from control unit for xenon light.
- Remove cover.
- Release screws.
- Remove control unit for left xenon light.
- Remove air cleaner.
- Releas...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Diagnosis Feedback with ISTA Vehicle: 2003 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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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