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1999 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
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Brake Booster Low-Pressure Test
Vehicle: 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
Brake Booster Low-Pressure Test
- Disconnect brake booster vacuum hose.
- Install vacuum test tool No. 34 3 100, or equivalent, between booster and check valve.
- Start engine and build up partial vacuum.
- Switch engine off.
- Press brake pedal to set partial vacuum of no more than 12 psi.
- When brake pedal is not pressed, partial vacuum ...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06
Vehicle: 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
Inspection interval is determ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> w/Rear Constant-Velocity Joint -> With Slide
Vehicle: 1999 BMW M3 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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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS
- Remove intake air filter housing.
- Lock fan coupling pulley in place using suitable holder tool. Fan nut has lefthand threads.
- Remove fan and clutch assembly lefthand threaded nut using suitable wrench tool. Remove fan coupling.
- Remove drive belt.
- Remove mounting bolts and...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Automatic Transmission Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 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 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1999 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 water outlet and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to i...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 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 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1999 BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Wiper Motor Diagram for 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Junction Box & Ground Locations Diagram for 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1999 BMW M3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Tools and Equipment Vehicle: 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: Tools and Equipment Vehicle: 1999 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 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 1999 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 1999 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 1999 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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