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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> BMW -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1999 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5 L6 GAS

Prior to disconnecting any air bag/Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) electrical connectors, servicing any system components or other components located near an SRS electrical connector, the system must be disarmed. The connectors and components are identified by their orange color.

  • Obtain radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting battery.
  • Disconnect grou...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES

Drum Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1999 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8 L6 GAS

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Component Locations -> 3 Series (Including M3, Z3, M Coupe & Roadster)
Vehicle: 1999 BMW Z3 Coupe 2.8 L6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> w/Rear Constant-Velocity Joint -> With Slide
Vehicle: 1999 BMW Z3 M Roadster 3.2 L6 GAS

w/Rear Constant-Velocity Joint

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • 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 followi...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW Z3 M Roadster 3.2 L6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove mounting bolts and reinforcing brace.
  • Remove fuel lines cover.
  • Disconnect fuel lines from back-up lamp bracket.
  • Remove mounting nuts and starter motor electrical connectors.
  • Remove starter motor mounting bolts.
  • Remove mounting nut, support a...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1999 BMW Z3 M Roadster 3.2 L6 GAS

The Anti-Lock 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. If the ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1999 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8 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 1999 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8 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 Z3 AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1999 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Battery & Junction Point Diagram for 1999 BMW Z3 M Coupe 3.2 L6 GASBattery & Junction Point Diagram for 1999 BMW Z3 M Coupe 3.2 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Battery
  • Fusible Link
  • Right Rear Light Assembly
  • Connector G-1
  • Connector X-318
  • Fog Light & Horn Diagram for 1999 BMW Z3 Coupe 2.8 L6 GASFog Light & Horn Diagram for 1999 BMW Z3 Coupe 2.8 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Right Horn
  • Right Fog Light
  • Connector E-27
  • Connector X-113
  • Connector X-133
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1999 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1999 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1999 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Wiper Motor
  • Light Switch
  • 1999 BMW Z3 M Roadster 3.2 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1999 BMW Z3 M Roadster 3.2 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Engine Control Module
  • Right Back-Up Light
  • Left Back-Up Light
  • Automatic Transmission Range Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1999 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1999 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 1999 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 1999 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1999 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1999 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 1999 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 1999 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 1999 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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