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BMW Z3 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 Z3 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 Z3 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Import Compressor Service -> Nippondenso Compressor -> Compressor Clutch, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 BMW Z3 Roadster 1.9 L4 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 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW Z3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Specifications
Vehicle: 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8 L6 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
BMW -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06
Vehicle: 2000 BMW Z3 M Roadster 3.2 L6 GAS
Inspection interval is determ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW Z3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> w/Rear Constant-Velocity Joint -> With Slide
Vehicle: 1999 BMW Z3 M Coupe 3.2 L6 GAS
w/Rear Constant-Velocity Joint
- Remove exhaust system and heat shield.
- Remove mounting bolts and exhaust suspension frame.
- Remove transmission joint disk mounting nuts.
- Remove mounting nuts and differential final drive flange constant-velocity joint.
- Remove center bearing mounting bolts. Do not allow propeller shaft to fall into joints.
- Bend propeller shaft downward at center mount and disconnect transmission or constant-velocity joint centering pin.
- Protect constant-velocity joint with suitable transport cap.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Pull joint to limit pos...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR BMW Z3 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 Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Description
Vehicle: 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5 L6 GAS
The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) monitors the tire inflation pressure while the vehicle is being driven. To achieve this, the tire inflation pressure and tire air temperature are measured at certain intervals by sensors located on each wheel at t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW Z3 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z3 M Coupe 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 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Automatic Transmission Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2000 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8 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 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW Z3 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z3 Coupe 3.0 L6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater control valve and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 BMW Z3 M Roadster 3.2 L6 GAS
- If reusing belt, mark rotational direction for installation.
- Lock belt pulley in position using suitable holding tool, then remove mounting nut using a suitable wrench. Nut has lefthand thread...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION REPAIR & REPLACEMENT INFORMATION - REVISED Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z3 M Coupe 3.2 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: BUSHING REMOVER KIT Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z3 Coupe 3.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most BMW Z3 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 Z3 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 Z3 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 Z3 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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