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2002 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 2002 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Manual A/C & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility -> R-134a Systems
Vehicle: 2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster 3.2 L6 GAS
R-134a Systems
R-134a is a non-toxic, non-flammable, clear, odorless, liquefied gas.
R-134a refrigerant is not compatible with R-12 refrigerant. Even small amounts of R-12 in an R-134a system can cause lubricant contamination, improper air conditioning performance or compressor failure. Never add R-12 to an R-134a system.
New service ports have been added to compressor to prevent charging system with R-12 refrigerant. R-134a systems require a special compressor lubricant.
Avoid breathing R-134a refrige...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5 L6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Diagnosis is only available using the BMW Diagnostic System. Refer to BMW testing system manufacturer's instructions to diagnosis ABS faults.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
R...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06
Vehicle: 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster 3.0 L6 GAS
Inspection interval is determ...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> REAR
Vehicle: 2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster 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 2002 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> Tire Pressure Sensor
Vehicle: 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster 3.0 L6 GAS
Tire Pressure Sensor
Removal
- Dismount tire using suitable tire machine ensuring not to damage tire pressure sensor.
- Remove the Torx screw, then the tire pressure sensor.
- Release valve stem union nut using removal tool No. 00 2 190, or equivalent Fig. .
- Remove washer from wheel.
Installation
- Install new Torx screw on tire pressure sensor, then twist new valve stem by hand approximately three turns. Do not tighten Torx screw, sensor and v...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster 3.2 L6 GAS
- Remove fan cowl,
- Pretension alternator belt tensioner slowly as far as socket will go and hold in place with suitable pin.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Drain main flow oil filter into suitable container.
- Disconnect oil cooler li...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Automatic Stability Control (ASC, ASC+) & Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2002 BMW Z3 Coupe 3.0 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 syst...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 BMW Z3 M Roadster 3.2 L6 GAS
- Disconnect temperature switch connector.
- Open coolant expansion tank cap and loosen vent screw.
- Raise and support vehicle, then remove front splash shield.
- Open radiator plug and drain coolant into suitable container.
- Open plug on righthand side of engine block near cylinder No. 2 and drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove air duct.
- Lock belt pulley in position using holding tool No. 11 5 030, or equivalent, then remove water pump fan clutch mounting nut using wrench tool No. 11 5 040, or equivalent. Nut has lefthan...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 BMW Z3 Coupe 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 2002 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2002 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Splice Locations Diagram for 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Instrument Panel Components Diagram for 2002 BMW Z3 M Coupe 3.2 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2002 BMW Z3 cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Tools and Equipment Vehicle: 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster 3.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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Document: Diagnosis Feedback with ISTA Vehicle: 2002 BMW Z3 Roadster 3.0 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 BMW Z3 AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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 2002 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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