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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 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW M3 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Import Compressor Service -> Bosch Compressors -> SHAFT SEAL, REPLACE -> EXCEPT PORSCHE 928
Vehicle: 1991 BMW M3 2.3 L4 GAS
EXCEPT PORSCHE 928
- Remove compressor clutch plate as previously described, then remove the key and circlip.
- Remove thrust washer using tool No. 64 5 030, or equivalent.
- Install tool No. 64 5 040, or equivalent, into compressor. Rotate tool clockwise to free seal, then remove tool.
- Remove seal using a plastic needle.
- Reverse pr...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW M3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-Lock Brakes -> COMPONENT REPLACEMENT -> CONTROL UNIT, REPLACE -> FRONT SPEED SENSOR, REPLACE -> HYDRAULIC UNIT, REPLACE -> REAR SPEED SENSOR, REPLACE
Vehicle: 1990 BMW M3 2.3 L4 GAS
HYDRAULIC UNIT, REPLACE
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove coolant expansion tank.
- Remove brake lines from hydraulic unit as follows: front left; front right; rear left; rear right.
- Remove brake hydraulic lines from master cylinder to hydraulic unit.
- Remove cover from top of hydraulic cover, then loosen, but do not remove, bolts for hydraulic unit.
- Remove retaining screws and pull of f multiple pin connector and disconnect ground wire.
- Pull up on the front of the hydraulic unit, then disconnect the rear and remove the unit.
- Reverse procedure to install, ensuring hydraulic lin...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
BMW -> Component Locations -> 3 Series (Including M3, Z3, M Coupe & Roadster)
Vehicle: 2003 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW M3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 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 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Reset Procedures -> Less iDrive -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2005 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
The reset procedure needs to be performed anytime the tire pressure is adjusted or the tires are rotated.
Less iDrive
- With vehicle in a stationary position, start the engine.
- Touch turn signal lever up or down until tire pressure warning indicator and RESET appear.
- Press button on the end of the turn signal lever to confirm selection of tire pressure indicator.
- Press button on the end of the turn signal lever for approximately five seconds until a check/tick appears ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW M3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 BMW M3 4.0 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise vehicle on suitable lift.
- Remove bolts securing reinforcement plate.
- Remove bolts from intake hood.
- Remove retainers securing engine underguard at front, middle, and rear.
- Support exhaust system with suitable tool an secure jack against falling.
- Remove nuts from exhaust manifold.
- Loosen bolts attaching exhaust pipe bracket.
- Remove reinforcement plate bolts secured to exhaust system and rubber mounts.
- Remove exhaust system nuts from rear muffler mount and lower exhaust system. Removal of exhaust system will require another person to remove exhaust s...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
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 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Service Indicator Cluster ->
Vehicle: 1991 BMW M3 2.3 L4 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 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW M3 cars and light trucks from 1990+
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 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 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 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Cable Duct, Bulkhead On Right Of Steering Column Diagram for 2005 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Under Intake Pipe, Rear Left Diagram for 2004 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2002 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2006 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: 4HP22/4HP24 - OIL SEAL INSTALLER - SPECIAL TOOL Vehicle: 1990 BMW M3 2.3 L4 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: DOWNLOADING KSD INFORMATION REPLACES THE MAILED CD VERSION Vehicle: 1996 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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