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2001 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 2001 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Air Bag System Precautions -> BMW -> Disarming
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster 3.0 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 2001 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Front -> Inspection -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Replace
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster 3.0 L6 GAS
Replace
Front
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove front tire and wheel.
- Press and hold brake pedal with suitable prop.
- Disconnect brake pipe from connection with hose.
- Remove wear indicator connector from lefthand side.
- Remove mounting bolts and caliper.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Bleed brake system.
- Ensure brake pad wear sensor wire does not contact rotor or wheel.
Rear
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
- Drain moderate amount of brake fluid from reservoir using suitable syringe.
- Disconnect and plug caliper hydraulic line.
- Disconne...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z3 M Coupe 3.2 L6 GAS
Inspection interval is determ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> REAR
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z3 M Coupe 3.2 L6 GAS
REAR
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
- Disconnect retaining plate.
- Remove axle nut.
- Remove mounting bolts and halfshaft from differential flange. Suspend shaft with suitable wire.
- Support trailing arms using suitable transmission...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Reset Procedures -> Less iDrive -> With iDrive
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5 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 2001 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster 3.0 L6 GAS
- Remove nuts and disconnect starter motor electrical connectors.
- Disconnect battery positive cable duct from firewall.
- Disconnect heater valve from bracket to access starter motor.
- Remove starter motor upper mounting bolt.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove lower mounting bolt...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Service Interval Indicator -> M Coupe & M Roadster -> Interval Indicator -> Less Underhood Diagnostic Connector -> Oil Service -> With Underhood Diagnostic Connector
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z3 M Roadster 3.2 L6 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.
- On all models, d...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2001 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z3 M Roadster 3.2 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 2001 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster 3.0 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 2001 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2001 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Body Components Diagram for 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Body Components Diagram for 2001 BMW Z3 M Coupe 3.2 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2001 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2001 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2001 BMW Z3 M Coupe 3.2 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2001 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2001 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Tools and Equipment Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster 3.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Diagnosis Feedback with ISTA Vehicle: 2001 BMW Z3 Roadster 3.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2001 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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 2001 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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