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2008 BMW Z4 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- 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
DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 BMW Z4 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0SI 3.0 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 2008 BMW Z4 AUTOMOBILES
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 BMW Z4 M Coupe 3.2 L6 GAS
Refer to Fig. for wiring...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 BMW Z4 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0SI 3.0 L6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove tension strut cover by turning counterclockwise with suitable tool. If equipped with snap out cover use suitable tool and pry upwards to remove.
- Remove screw and grip grommet and pull out tension strut from righthand side of vehicle. Do not remove grommet from bulkhead to eliminate improper installation of grommet.
- Loosen clamp and disconnect connector from air intake hose.
- Release air intake hose and remove intake filter housing bolts then remove housing.
- Remove bolts securing ignition cover.
- Remove microfilter housing by releasing cable holde...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 BMW Z4 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2004-07 M Coupe, Roadster & 2004-09 Z4
Vehicle: 2008 BMW Z4 M Coupe 3.2 L6 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Remove bottom righthand instrument panel attaching screws, then pull panel as indicated, Fig. .
- Disconnect plug conn...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 BMW Z4 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Service Interval Indicator -> Z4 -> Interval Indicator -> Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector -> Oil Service -> With Underhood Diagnostic Connector
Vehicle: 2008 BMW Z4 M Roadster 3.2 L6 GAS
Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector
On these models the SII reset tool cannot be used. Resetting is possible using the instrument cluster trip odometer reset button. Proceed as follows:
- Turn ignition Off.
- Press and hold trip odometer reset button, then turn ignition to "1" (Accessory).
- Keep odometer reset button depressed for approximately five more seconds until any of following words appear in display: "Oil Service" or "Inspection" with "Reset" or "Re." On models equipped with high cluster, remaining amount of fuel in liters until next service is displayed should appear.
- Depress and hold odometer ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 BMW Z4 AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0SI 3.0 L6 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at water pump and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to i...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 BMW Z4 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace -> A/C Compressor Drive Belt -> Alternator Drive Belt
Vehicle: 2008 BMW Z4 M Roadster 3.2 L6 GAS
A/C Compressor Drive Belt
- Mark direction of travel and reinstall drive belt in same direction of travel, if belt is to be reused.
- Remove splash guard, if required.
- Clean pulleys and inspect for any bent or damaged pulleys.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Alternator Drive Belt
- Remove fan clutch and fan impeller.
- Unfasten cap nut from water pump, using suitable tools.
- Remove fa...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 BMW Z4 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 BMW Z4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Door Components Diagram for 2008 BMW Z4 M Coupe 3.2 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Center Console Diagram for 2008 BMW Z4 Coupe 3.0SI 3.0 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 BMW Z4 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 BMW Z4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2008 BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0SI 3.0 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2008 BMW Z4 M Coupe 3.2 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 BMW Z4 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 BMW Z4 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Power Reduction, FC 2A82 Intake VANOS and/or FC 2A87 Exhaust VANOS Camshaft Faults are Stored in DME Vehicle: 2008 BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0SI 3.0 L6 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: RAD2: Audio And/Or Radio Display Is Intermittently Inoperative Vehicle: 2008 BMW Z4 Roadster 3.0SI 3.0 L6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 BMW Z4 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 BMW Z4 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 2008 BMW Z4 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 2008 BMW Z4 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 2008 BMW Z4 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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