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2006 BMW M3 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Locations -> 3 Series (Including M3, Z3, M Coupe & Roadster)
Vehicle: 2006 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
Do not move vehicle with engine power once driveline shaft has been removed.
- Remove complete exhaust system bolts and nuts.
- Remove rear heat shield.
- Remove bolts from transmission companion flange.
- Remove driveshaft rear axle nuts.
- Press constant velocity joint off drive flange using suitable tool. Do not let driveline shaft fall into joints. Joints and rubber sleeve can be damaged on constant velocity joint.
- Grip driveline shaft at center b...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2006 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor
Vehicle: 2006 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
Tire Pressure Sensor
Removal
- Dismount tire using suitable tire machine ensuring not to damage tire pressure sensor.
- Remove the Torx screw, then the tire pressure sensor.
- Release valve stem union nut using removal tool No. 00 2 190, or equivalent Fig. .
- Remove washer from wheel.
Installation
- Install new Torx screw on tire pressure sensor, then twist new valve stem by hand approximately three turns. Do not tighten Torx screw, sensor and v...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove grille windshield air inlet.
- Remove bolts securing air inlet housing.
- Remove air inlet housing assembly.
- Remove bolts securing reinforcing brace and remove brace.
- Remove fuel line cover.
- Unclip fuel lines from bracket.
- Disconnect S-terminal connector from starter motor sole...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1999-2005 3 Series & 2006 M3 & 325C Series
Vehicle: 2006 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Open the hood.
- Turn the three cabin air filter cover retainers 1/4 turn.
- Remove the cabin air filter cover.
- Rotate the cabin filter cover retainers 45°, then ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2006 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Automatic Transmission Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 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 system ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2006 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at coolant connection and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 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 2006 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2006 BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2006 BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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 2006 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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