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BMW Z8 CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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repair procedures including BMW engine diagrams, wiring diagrams, repair work estimating measures, technical service bulletins, auto body work
guidance, starter & alternator replacement procedures, serpentine belt replacement procedures, radiator & hose replacement procedures, tune-up &
drivability specifications, quick lube illustrations, preventive maintenance guide, engine light reset instructions, parts removal and install
procedures, fuel filter replacement directions, component location diagrams, air filter locations & replacement instructions, a/c
system specifications, and general auto service procedures. You don't have to be a car mechanic or technician to know how to fix
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW Z8 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 Z8 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2002 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported BMW Z8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW Z8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
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: 2001 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 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 BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported BMW Z8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> REAR
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS
REAR
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove mounting bolts and rear splash shield.
- Remove expansion rivets, mounting screws and lower rear bumper trim.
- Support exhaust system with a suitable fixture tool and suitable jack.
- Mark connections for installation alignment, then disconnect oxygen sensor connectors.
- Disconnect oxygen sensor cables.
- Remove mounting bolts heat shield.
- Remove back body catalytic converter mounting nuts, then disconnect rubber mount and remove suspension.
- Remove catalytic converter mounting nuts from exhaust manifolds.
- Remo...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR BMW Z8 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 Z8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2003 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS
Refer to Fig. for wiring...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW Z8 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front and rear lower engine covers.
- Remove mounting nut, then disconnect plug and battery positive lead from stater.
- Remove mounting bolts and starter mounting fr...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES
Cabin air filter locations and replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW Z8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. as equipped to the current model year.
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 2000-03 Z8
Vehicle: 2003 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Open the hood.
- Remove the four cabin air filter cover retaining screws, then the cover.
- Release the cabin air filter retaining clips, then remove...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW Z8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
BMW -> Service Interval Indicator -> Z8 -> Interval Indicator -> Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector -> Oil Service -> With Underhood Diagnostic Connector
Vehicle: 2003 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 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 BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported BMW Z8 cars and light trucks from 1990+
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2000 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at water outlet and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to i...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported BMW Z8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS
- If reusing belt, mark rotational direction for installation.
- Lock belt pulley in position using suitable holding tool, then remove mounting nut using suitable wrench. Nut has lefthand threads.
- Remove fan clutch.
- Remove engine splash shield.
- Tighten a...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most BMW Z8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 In Vehicle Floor, Passenger's Side Diagram for 2002 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Front RH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 2003 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most BMW Z8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2003 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2001 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most BMW Z8 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: CD CHANGER MALFUNCTIONS OR CD SKIPS - REVISED Vehicle: 2003 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: PROGRAMMING, CODING, INDIVIDUALIZATION WITH PROGMAN - REVISED Vehicle: 2002 BMW Z8 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR BMW Z8 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most BMW Z8 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 Z8 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 Z8 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 Z8 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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