Z3 E36 Roadster (M43TU): 2 Repair Instructions
Also for this vehicle: 3 Series E36 316g (M43) COMP, 3 Series E36 316i (M40) SAL, 3 Series E36 316i (M43) COMP, 3 Series E36 316i (M43) COUPE, 3 Series E36 316i (M43) SAL, 3 Series E36 316i (M43) TOUR, 3 Series E36 316i (M43TU) COMP, 3 Series E36 318i (M40) SAL, 3 Series E36 318i (M42) CONVER, 3 Series E36 318i (M42) SAL, 3 Series E36 318i (M43) CONVER, 3 Series E36 318i (M43) SAL, 3 Series E36 318i (M43) TOUR, 3 Series E36 318i (M44) SAL, 3 Series E36 318is (M42) COUPE, 3 Series E36 318is (M42) SAL, 3 Series E36 318is (M44) CONVER, 3 Series E36 318is (M44) COUPE, 3 Series E36 318is (M44) SAL, 3 Series E36 318tds (M41) COMP, 3 Series E36 318tds (M41) SAL, 3 Series E36 318tds (M41) TOUR, 3 Series E36 318ti (M42) COMP, 3 Series E36 318ti (M44) COMP, 3 Series E36 320i (M50) CONVER, 3 Series E36 320i (M50) COUPE, 3 Series E36 320i (M50) SAL, 3 Series E36 320i (M52) CONVER, 3 Series E36 320i (M52) COUPE, 3 Series E36 320i (M52) SAL, 3 Series E36 320i (M52) TOUR, 3 Series E36 323i (M52) CONVER, 3 Series E36 323i (M52) COUPE, 3 Series E36 323i (M52) SAL, 3 Series E36 323i (M52) TOUR, 3 Series E36 323ti (M52) COMP, 3 Series E36 325i (M50) CONVER, 3 Series E36 325i (M50) COUPE, 3 Series E36 325i (M50) SAL, 3 Series E36 325is (M50) COUPE, 3 Series E36 325td (M51) SAL, 3 Series E36 325tds (M51) SAL, 3 Series E36 325tds (M51) TOUR, 3 Series E36 328i (M52) CONVER, 3 Series E36 328i (M52) COUPE, 3 Series E36 328i (M52) SAL, 3 Series E36 328i (M52) TOUR, 3 Series E36 M coupe (S50) COUPE, 3 Series E36 M coupe (S52) COUPE, 3 Series E36 M coupe (S54) COUPE, 3 Series E36 M roadst (S50) ROADST, 3 Series E36 M roadst (S52) ROADST, 3 Series E36 M roadst (S54) ROADST, 3 Series E36 M3 (S50) CONVER, 3 Series E36 M3 (S50) COUPE, 3 Series E36 M3 (S50) SAL, 3 Series E36 M3 (S50US) COUPE, 3 Series E36 M3 (S52) CONVER, 3 Series E36 M3 (S52) COUPE, 3 Series E36 M3 (S52) SAL, 3 Series E36 Z3 coupe (M52) COUPE, 3 Series E36 Z3 coupe (M52TU) COUPE, 3 Series E36 Z3 coupe (M54) COUPE, 3 Series E36 Z3 (M43) ROADST, 3 Series E36 Z3 (M44) ROADST, 3 Series E36 Z3 (M52) ROADST, 3 Series E36 Z3 (M52TU) ROADST, 3 Series E36 Z3 (M54) ROADST.
Maintenance
General
Diagnostics
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0 Maintenance And General Data83 pages
- Danger Of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/absorbed Through The Skin
- Risk Of Injury If Oil Comes Into Contact With Eyes And Skin
- Safety Instructions For Handling Oil
- Pre-delivery Check2345
- Lifting Vehicle With A Lifting Platform
- Notes On Using Repair Instructions, Technical Data, Tightening Torques
- Raising Vehicle With Trolley Jack (vehicle Equipped With Jacking Point)2
- Symbols Used And Information In Repair Instructions2
- Air Cleaner: Replacing Air Cleaner Element (shorten Replacement Interval Accordi
- Battery: Check Display (magic Eye); If Necessary, Recharge Battery
- Battery: Checking Acid Level, Topping Up With Distilled Water If Necessary
- Body And Underbody: Checking For Corrosion And Damage
- Body And Underbody: Checking For Corrosion And Damage - Except Cavities
- Brake And Clutch Hydraulic System: Checking Fluid Level, Topping Up If Necessary
- Brake Hydraulics: Checking Fluid Level, Topping Up If Necessary
- Brake Lines And Connections: Visual Inspection For Leaks, Damage And Correct Pos
- Changing Brake Fluid
- Changing Coolant
- Changing Differential Oil
- Changing Engine Oil And Oil Filter
- Changing Manual Transmission (gear) Oil
- Checking Clutch Drive Plate For Wear
- Checking Clutch Drive Plate For Wear
- Checking Coolant Level In Event Of Topping Up: Checking Concentration
- Checking Handbrake Lever Travel, Adjusting According To Setting Specifications I
- Checking Horn, Headlight Flashers And Hazard Warning System
- Checking Instrument And Indication Field Lighting
- Checking Instrument And Indication Field Lighting, Heater Blower
- Checking Lighting System
- Checking Roadworthiness
- Checking Steering For Zero Play Steering Tie Rods And Axle Joints, Steering Gear
- Coolant Hoses: Visual Inspection For Leaks
- Diagnostic Brief Test
- Exhaust System: Checking Condition, Mounting And Inspecting For Leaks
- Fault Memory Interrogation
- Front And (if Necessary) Rear Disk Brake Linings: Remove And Install, Check Tota
- Front And Rear Brake Linings: Checking Lining Thickness With Measuring Gauge
- Fuel Lines, Fuel Tank And Fuel Hoses: Visual Inspection For Routing, Condition A
- Heating/air Conditioning: Replacing Microfilter/carbon Canister (shorten Replace
- Information/warning Labels23
- Locking Systems: Checking Status And Function, Oiling Or Greasing If Necessary
- Microencapsulated Screws
- Oil Change In Manual Transmission
- Oil Change In Rear Differential
- Output Shafts: Checking Gaiters For Leaks
- Parking Brake: Checking Function, Adjusting/repairing As Prescribed
- Parking Brake: Checking Lining Thickness
- Power Steering/ride-height Control: Visual Inspection For Leaks, Checking Fluid
- Raising BMW Multi-trailer23
- Replacing Spark Plugs
- Resetting Service Interval Indicator According To Factory Specifications2
- Seat Belts: Checking Condition Of Belt Strap, Function Of Inertia Reel Mechanism
- Steering Components: Checking For Zero Clearance, Leaks, Damage And Wear2
- Steering Fluid Reservoir: Checking Fluid Level, Topping Up If Necessary
- Transmission (all Gears): Visual Inspection For Leaks
- Tyres: Checking Inflation Pressure, Correcting If Necessary (incl
- Underbody Incl
- Upkeep Measures For Stored Vehicles (new And Used Cars) And Vehicles To Be Laid23
- Windscreen Wash/wipe System: Checking Washer Fluid Reservoir And Spray Nozzle Ad
- Windscreen Washer System And Intensive Cleaning System: Checking Fluid Level, To
- BMW Engine Oil Service (M40 / M42 / M43 / M43TU / M44)2
- Checking/topping Up Oil Level In Rear Differential
- Oil Change In Manual Transmission
- Oil Change In Rear Differential Incl2
- Notes On Handling Wiring Harnesses And Cables
- Positioning Of Multitrailer Hood For Maintenance And Repair Work2
11 Engine (M43TU)151 pages
0 Engine, General17 pages
- Danger Of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/absorbed Through The Skin
- Risk Of Injury If Oil Comes Into Contact With Eyes And Skin
- Safety Instructions For Handling Oil
- BMW Engine Oil Service (M40 / M42 / M43 / M43TU / M44)2
- Checking Compression Of All Cylinders (M40 / M42 / M43 / M43TU / M44)2
- Checking Absolute Compression Of All Cylinders
- Removing And Installing Engine (M43 / M43TU)234
- Engine Identification2345
12 Cylinder Head With Cover22 pages
- Removing And Installing, Sealing Cylinder Head Cover (M43 / M43TU)2
- Removing And Installing/sealing Cylinder Head (M43TU)23456
- Replacing Cylinder Head Gasket (M43 / M43TU)
- Removing And Installing Cylinder Head (M43 / M43TU)
- Disassembling And Assembling Cylinder Head (M43 / M43TU)2
- Remachining A Valve Seat (M43 / M43TU)
- Checking A Valve Guide For Wear (M43 / M43TU)
- Reaming Out A Valve Guide (M43 / M43TU)
- Planing Cylinder Head Sealing Surface (M43 / M43TU)
- Checking Cylinder Head For Water Tightness (M43 / M43TU)
- Removing And Installing / Replacing All Valves (M43 / M43TU)
- Replacing All Valve Stem Seals (M43 / M43TU)2
- Replacing All Valve Springs (M43 / M43TU)2
14 Housing Cover13 pages
- Removing And Installing, Sealing Or Replacing Top Timing Case Cover (M43 / M43TU234
- Removing And Installing, Sealing Or Replacing Bottom Timing Case Cover (M43 / M42
- Removing And Installing, Sealing Or Replacing Bottom Timing Case (M43 / M43TU)23
- Replacing Radial Seal In Bottom Timing Case Cover (M43 / M43TU)
- Replacing Crankshaft Radial Seal (transmission Side)23
21 Crankshaft With Bearing17 pages
- 22 Flywheel › Removing And Installing Or Replacing Flywheel (M43 / M43TU)2
- 23 Vibration Damper › Removing And Installing Or Replacing Vibration Damper (M43 / M43TU)2
- 24 Connecting Rod With Bearing › Replacing All Conrod Bearings (M43 / M43TU)2
25 Piston With Rings And Pin9 pages
28 V-ribbed Belt W.tens.-deflect.elemt6 pages
- 33 Rocker Arm With Bearing Mount › Removing And Installing / Replacing All Finger-type Rockers (M43 / M43TU)
- 40 Oil Supply › Checking Engine Oil Pressure (M40 / M42 / M43 / M43TU / M44)2
- 41 Oil Pump With Filter And Drive › Removing And Installing / Replacing Oil Pump (M43 / M43TU)
- 42 Oil Filter And Lines › Removing And Installing, Sealing / Replacing Complete Main Flow Oil Filter (M432
- 51 Water Pump With Drive › Removing And Installing / Replacing Water Pump (M43 / M43TU)2
- 53 Thermostat And Connections › Removing And Installing / Replacing Coolant Thermostat (M43 / M43TU)
- 62 Exhaust Manifold › Removing And Installing, Sealing / Replacing Exhaust Manifold (M43 / M43TU / M44
- 71 Exhaust Gas Recirculation › Removing And Installing Or Replacing EGR Cooler (N47)2
- 78 Emission Control, Oxygen Sensor › Replacing Lambda Oxygen Sensor (M40 / M43 / M43TU)
12 Engine Electrical System (M43TU)66 pages
0 Troubleshooting15 pages
- Contents Of Engine Electrical System General
- Breakerless Ignition Distribution
- Component Inspection
- Disconnecting And Connecting Battery
- External Jump-starting Aid
- External Jump-starting Aid And Car Telephone!
- Instructions For Disconnecting And Connecting Battery23
- Instructions For Removing And Installing Electronic Control Units
- Instructions For Working On The Ignition System
- Working Instructions For Ignition System, DME (digital Motor Electronics) And En
- Working Instructions For Removing And Installing Electronic Control Unit
- Notes On Checking Ignition System
- Notes On Handling Wiring Harnesses And Cables
12 Ignition Wires, Spark Plugs2 pages
14 Electronic Switching Or Contr.units11 pages
- Relay Assignment, Engine Wiring Harness (M40,M42,M43, M43TU,M44,M50, M52,M52TU,S
- Replacing Pulse Generator On Crankshaft (M43TU)
- Replacing Pulse Generator On Inlet Camshaft (M43TU)
- Replacing Control Unit (DME) (Z3)2
- Replacing Knock Sensor(s) (M43 From 9/95, M43TU, M44)23
- Coding Control Module (DME / DDE)
- Programming Control Unit (DME / DDE)
- Note On Replacing Codable/programmable Control Units
41 Starter With Mounting3 pages
- 42 Starter Lead › Replacing Safety Battery Terminal (SBK)2345
61 Oil Pressure-oil Temperature-oil Gauge3 pages
- 63 Switches And Relays › Replacing Oil-pressure Switch23
13 Fuel System (M43TU)30 pages
- 0 Checking-setting Engine-emission › Checking Function Of Digital Engine Electronics (DME)
31 Fuel Pump With Drive And Line5 pages
- 41 Speed Governor › Replacing Idle Speed Control Valve (M43 From 9/95, M43TU, M44)
- 51 Inj.pump, Regulator, Mixt.regulator › Replacing Fuel Pressure Regulator (M42, M43, M43TU, M44)234
53 Injection Nozzle And Lines4 pages
- 54 Throttle And Operation › Removing And Installing/sealing Throttle Assembly (M43TU)2
61 Electronic Control Unit3 pages
62 Sensor For Control Unit2 pages
- 63 Throttle Potentiometer, Fuel Pump Relay › Replacing Throttle Potentiometer (M43, M43TU, M44)
- 64 Start Valves › Checking Injector Valves For Leaks And Cleaning234
- 71 Intake Silencer › Removing And Installing Intake Filter Housing (M43TU)
90 Carbon Canister Ventilation2 pages
16 Fuel Supply System (M43TU)29 pages
0 Fuel Pick-up, Cleaning System8 pages
11 Fuel Tank With Mounting7 pages
12 Fuel Transfer, Sensor For Gauge4 pages
14 Fuel Pump7 pages
17 Cooling System (M43TU)23 pages
10 Radiator, Expansion Tank, Pipes3 pages
11 Engine Radiator With Attachment7 pages
- 40 Auxiliary Electrical Fan › Removing And Installing/replacing Complete Auxiliary Fan2
- 18 Exhaust System (M43TU) › 0 Exhaust System, Complete › Removing And Installing The Complete Exhaust System (roadster)2
23 Manual Transmission (MECH)132 pages
0 Complete Transmission35 pages
- Danger Of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/absorbed Through The Skin
- Risk Of Injury If Oil Comes Into Contact With Eyes And Skin
- Safety Instructions For Handling Oil
- Oil Change In Manual Transmission
- Transmission Designations23
- Universal Transmission Bracket
- Universal Transmission Retaining Bridge
- Gear Train Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Gear Train Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Gear Train Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Gear Train Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Gear Train Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Gearshift Component Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Gearshift Component Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Housing Arrangement, Front/rear Section (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Transmission Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Transmission Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Transmission Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Transmission Arrangement, Front Section (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Transmission Arrangement, Rear Section (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Removing And Installing Transmission (S5D 200G, S5D 250G)2345
- Removing And Installing Transmission (S5D 260Z, S5D 310Z)23456
- Installing Replacement Transmission (S5D 260Z / 310Z)2
11 Housing With Cover4 pages
12 Bearing In Housing, Sealing Ring12 pages
- Replacing Guide Tube For Clutch Controller (S5D 200G: 250G)
- Replacing Radial Seal For Output Flange (S5D 260Z: 310Z)23
- Replacing Radial Seal For Output Flange (S5D 200G: 250G)23
- Replacing Radial Seal For Selector Shaft (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)2
- Replacing Radial Seal On Selector Shaft (S5D 200G/250G)
- Replacing Radial Seal On Input Shaft (S5D 200G: 250G)2
21 Transmission Shafts51 pages
- Gear Train Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Gear Train Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Gear Train Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Gear Train Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Gear Train Arrangement (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)
- Removing And Installing Complete Drive And Output Shafts (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z23456789101112131415161718
- Complete Removal And Installation Of Input And Output Shafts (S5D 200G: 250G)234567891011121314151617
- Replacing Bearings On All Gearshafts (S5D 200G: 250G)23456
- Replacing Bearings On All Transmission Shafts (S5D 260Z / 310Z / 320Z)2345
25 Gear Shift Mechanism (MECH) › 11 Centre Shift, Manual Transmission11 pages
26 Propeller Shaft31 pages
- 0 Propeller Shaft, General › Troubleshooting On The Propeller Shaft2
11 Propeller Shaft Assembly23 pages
- Removing And Installing Propeller Shaft - Version With Rear Constant-velocity Jo234
- Removing And Installing Propeller Shaft - Version With Slide234
- Balancing Propeller Shaft2345
- Replacing Flexible Disk For Propeller Shaft23
- Removing And Installing Or Replacing Center Mount Of Propeller Shaft
- Replacing Constant-velocity Joint For Propeller Shaft23
- Replacing Boot - Constant-velocity Joint Removed
- Troubleshooting On The Propeller Shaft2
27 Transfer Box › 0 Transfer Case, General3 pages
31 Front Axle59 pages
0 General11 pages
- Danger Of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/absorbed Through The Skin
- Risk Of Injury If Oil Comes Into Contact With Eyes And Skin
- Safety Instructions For Handling Oil
- Raising Vehicle With Trolley Jack (vehicle Equipped With Jacking Point)2
- Front Axle Assembly
- Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
- Instructions (chassis Components Made Of Aluminium)
- Notes
- Arrangement Of Spring Strut Shock Absorbers For 6-cylinder Models
- Configuration Of Spring Strut Shock Absorber For 6 Cylinder Models With Support
- 10 Front Axle Suspension › Removing And Installing Complete Front Axle23
- 11 Front Sub-frame › Replacing Front Axle Support23
21 Wheel Bearings And Stub Axle6 pages
31 Spring Strut17 pages
- Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
- Arrangement Of Spring Strut Shock Absorbers For 6-cylinder Models
- Configuration Of Spring Strut Shock Absorber For 6 Cylinder Models With Support
- Instructions On Handling The BMW Spring Tensioner2345
- Replacing Front Spring Strut Shock Absorber On Right Or Left2345678
- Replacing Left Or Right Front Spring-strut Mount
90 Troubleshooting3 pages
32 Steering And Wheel Alignment113 pages
0 Electronic Chassis Alignment24 pages
- Danger Of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/absorbed Through The Skin
- Risk Of Injury If Oil Comes Into Contact With Eyes And Skin
- Safety Instructions For Handling Oil
- Measuring Vehicle Height Setting (Z3)
- General Chassis And Suspension Definitions
- General Information And Definitions2
- Identification Of Suspension Without Label
- Identification On Volume Production Suspension, Sports Suspension Etc2
- Information On Replacing Steering Gear After Accident Damage2
- Moving Vehicle Into Design Position
- Moving Vehicle Into Normal Position
- Notes
- Performing Rim Runout Compensation
- Test Conditions For Chassis/wheel Alignment Check
- Troubleshooting After Wheel/chassis Alignment Check On Front Axle
- Troubleshooting After Wheel/chassis Alignment Check On Rear Axle
- Standard Chassis / Wheel Alignment With DIN Load23
- Adjusting Toe-in And Camber On Front Axle
- Carrying Out Steering Angle Sensor Adjustment
11 Mechanical Steering Gear4 pages
13 Steering Gear With Servo Unit6 pages
21 Steering Arms, Tie Rods, Steer. Damper7 pages
34 Steering Wheel For Airbag29 pages
- Removing And Installing Steering Wheel (with Airbag)2
- Removing And Installing Sports Steering Wheel2
- Basic/central Airbag Unit
- Notes On Scrapping BMW Vehicles With Gas Generators (airbag System)234
- Troubleshooting Airbag II
- Removing And Installing Or Replacing Airbag Unit23
- Removing And Installing Or Replacing Airbag Unit (inserted Airbag Unit)23
- Additional Work With Passenger Airbag234
- Replacing Contact Ring (airbag)2
- Safety Regulations For Handling Airbag System Components2
- Safety Regulations For Handling Components With Gas Generators2
- Procedure After Airbag Triggering As Result Of An Accident23
41 Pump And Oil Supply18 pages
- Bleeding Power Steering Unit2
- Arrangement Of Vane Pump (ZF Pump)
- Instructions For Removing And Installing Ear Clips2
- Instructions For Using Special Tool 32 4 0002
- Checking Function Of Power-steering Pump2
- Removing And Installing/replacing Cooling Loop For Power Steering (Z3)
- Dismantling And Assembling Vane Pump (LuK/Vickers Pump)2345
- Dismantling And Assembling Vane Pump (ZF Pump)23
33 Rear Axle133 pages
0 General16 pages
- Danger Of Poisoning If Oil Is Ingested/absorbed Through The Skin
- Risk Of Injury If Oil Comes Into Contact With Eyes And Skin
- Safety Instructions For Handling Oil
- Raising Vehicle With Trolley Jack (vehicle Equipped With Jacking Point)2
- Information On Replacing Shock Absorbers
- Instructions (chassis Components Made Of Aluminium)
- Layout Of Rear Axle (compact, Z3)
- Notes
- Rear Differential: Assignment To Model Series
- Installation Solution For Straight Shank/hexagon Rivet Nut23
- Repair Solution For Straight Shank/hexagon Rivet Nut23
14 Locking Differential With Bearings31 pages
- Limited-slip Differential 25% Locking Value
- Removing Complete Locking Differential23456789
- Replacing Complete Locking Differential (Type M) - Final Drive Removed -2345678910
- Dismantling And Assembling Limited Slip Differential (Type K) - Final Drive Remo2345
- Dismantling And Reassembling Limited Slip Differential (Type M) - Rear Axle Remo23456
- 17 Final Drive Mounting › Replacing Rubber Mount For Final Drive (compact, Z3)23
- 31 Rear Sub-frame › Removing And Installing Complete Rear Axle Carrier (compact, Z3)23
- 33 Axle Mounting › Replacing Left Or Right Rubber Mount For Rear Axle Carrier (compact, Z3)
41 Wheel Bearings3 pages
53 Springs With Suspension2 pages
- 55 Stabiliser Bar › Replacing Stabilizer Links For Stabilizer Bar (Compact, Z3)
90 Troubleshooting2 pages
34 Brakes90 pages
0 Brake Testing And Bleeding16 pages
- Teves Mark IV / 3 ABS Wiring Diagram
- General Data23
- Teves Mark IV / 3 ABS Hydraulic Wiring Diagram
- Checking Brakes On Test Stand
- Checking Brake Lining Thickness From 01/98
- Parking Brake Function Check
- Checking Brake Booster (low-pressure Test)2
- Bleeding Braking System
- Bleeding Brake System With ABS
- Bleeding Brake System With ABS/ASC-T23
- Checking Service Brake: High- And Low-pressure Tests
11 Front Brakes11 pages
- Configuration Of Floating Caliper (front)
- Removing And Installing/replacing Brake Linings On Both Front Disk Brakes23
- Removing And Installing Or Replacing Both Front Brake Disks2
- Removing And Installing Or Replacing Left Or Right Front Brake Caliper2
- Overhauling Left Or Right Front-brake Caliper (brake Caliper Removed)2
- Fine-grinding Both Sides Of Both Front Brake Disks (brake Disks Removed)
21 Rear Brakes15 pages
- Configuration - Floating Caliper (rear)
- Configuration Of Drum Brake, Left
- Removing And Installing/replacing Both Rear Disk Brakes23
- Removing And Installing Or Replacing Both Rear Brake Disks
- Removing And Installing Or Replacing Brake Shoes Of Rear Wheel Brakes23
- Removing And Installing Or Replacing Left Or Right Wheel-brake Cylinder
- Removing And Installing Or Replacing Left Or Right Rear Brake Caliper2
- Overhauling Left Or Right Rear Brake Caliper (brake Caliper Removed)2
- Fine-grinding Both Sides Of Both Rear Brake Disks (brake Disks Removed)
51 Mechanical-hydraulic Components9 pages
- 90 Troubleshooting › Troubleshooting The Brake System234
35 Pedals19 pages
36 Wheels With Tyres22 pages
10 Wheels16 pages
- Electronic Balancing Of Left Or Right Front Wheel (finish Balancer)2
- Electronic Balancing Of Left Or Right Rear Wheel (finish Balancer)2
- Checking Front And Rear Wheel For Face And Radial Runout2
- Removing Or Installing Front Or Rear Wheel23
- Stationary Wheel Balancing23
- Checking One Road Wheel On Balancing Machine For Face And Radial Runout (wheel R2
- Checking Rim For Face And Radial Runout2
- 12 Tyres › Changing A Tyre (on Front, Rear Or Spare Wheel)2345
- 13 Mounting › Subsequent Installation Of Wheel-bolt Lock
37 Integrated Suspension Systems › 0 General3 pages
41 Body (ROADST)226 pages
0 Body87 pages
- Contents Of Body, General2
- Arrangement Of Shaped Parts For Cavity Bulkhead
- Basic Comments On Handling Aluminium Components2
- Bonding Plastic Parts
- Bonding Steel Parts2
- Corrosion Protection2
- Embossing Vehicle Number (Z3)2
- Frame Alignment Control Dimensions, Body, Side View BMW E 36 Z3 Roadster / Coupé
- Frame Alignment Control Dimensions, Body, Side View, Front End Structure BMW E 3
- Frame Alignment Control Dimensions, Body, Side View, Rear End Structure BMW E 36
- Frame Alignment Control Dimensions, Body, Top View BMW E 36 Z3 Roadster / Coupé
- Frame Alignment Control Dimensions, Body, Top View, Front End Structure BMW E 36
- Frame Alignment Control Dimensions, Body, Top View, Rear End Structure BMW E 36
- Gap Dimensions For Doors/engine Hood And Trunk Lid E36 4-door
- Gap Dimensions, Body2
- General Cementing Instructions
- General Information About Body Repair2
- Gluing Of Body Components
- Grinding Aluminum Parts
- Grinding Steel Parts
- Handling Airbags And Restraint Systems
- Handling Electrical And Electronic Equipment
- Information / Warning Labels
- Information On Hazards
- Information On Vehicle Protection
- Installation Of A Cavity Seal With Cavity Foam2
- Installation Of A Cavity Seal With Cavity Foam2
- Installing A Cavity Bulkhead (expanded)
- Installing A Cavity Bulkhead (not Expanded)
- Installing Cavity Bulkhead Cover For Side Member23
- Installing Shaped Parts For Cavity Bulkheads, Except For Cover For Side Member234
- Materials Science23
- Notes On Repairs Of Aluminium Parts2
- Opening Adhesive Bonds
- Opening Weld Joints
- Quality Standard
- Recommended Working Methods And Tools2
- Removal Of PVC Material In Repair Area
- Riveting Aluminium Parts2
- Riveting Steel Parts
- Safety At Work2
- Spot-weld Bonding Steel Parts
- Straightening Aluminium Parts2
- Straightening Steel Parts2
- Use Of Materials In Outer Shell2
- Vehicle Identification Number, General
- Welding And Soldering Steel Parts23
- Welding In Reinforcement Plate (steel Plate)2
- Welding Of Galvanized Plates
- Workshop Equipment2
- Replacing Unfinished Body Shell
- Installation Solution For Straight Shank/hexagon Rivet Nut23
- Repair Solution For Straight Shank/hexagon Rivet Nut23
- Notes On Cavity Foam2
- General Instructions On Painting
11 Support Members27 pages
21 Side Frame And Door Pillars25 pages
- Installation Of A Cavity Seal With Cavity Foam2
- Installing Cavity Bulkhead Cover For Side Member23
- Installing Shaped Parts For Cavity Bulkheads, Except For Cover For Side Member234
- Replacing Cover For Left Side Member (front Door Pillar Removed) (Z3)2345678910
- Removing And Installing/replacing Trim For Cover On Left Or Right Side Member (Z2
- Replacing Front Left Door Pillar (front Side Panel Removed) (Z3)234
32 Dash Cowl15 pages
- 33 Front Trim Panel › Replacing Front Panel (Z3)2
- 34 Rear Trim Panel › Replacing Tail Panel (Z3)23
35 Side Panels11 pages
- Installation Of A Cavity Seal With Cavity Foam2
- Installing Shaped Parts For Cavity Bulkheads, Except For Cover For Side Member234
- Removing And Installing/replacing Trim For Cover On Left Or Right Side Member (Z2
- Removing And Installing/replacing Front Left Or Right Side Panel (Z3)
- Replacing Rear Left Side Panel (Z3)2
- 61 Front Lid › Adjusting Hood Lid To Fit (Z3)23456
62 Rear Lid4 pages
51 Body Equipment (ROADST)142 pages
11 Front Bumper10 pages
- Removing And Installing Complete Front Bumper (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster)23
- Replacing Front Bumper (Z3 Roadster, Z3 Coupé)2
- Replacing Bumper Center Section (carrier), Front (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Co
- Replacing Bumper Trim, Front (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupé, M Coupé)
- Replacing Baseplate For License Plate (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupé, M Coup
- Replacing Bracket For Bumper, Front Left Or Right (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 C
- Replacing A Shock Absorber For Bumper, Front (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupé,
12 Rear Bumper11 pages
- Removing And Installing Complete Rear Bumper (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupé,234
- Replacing Rear Bumper (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster)2
- Replacing Rear Center Section Of Bumper (carrier) (Z3 Roadster)
- Replacing Rear Bumper Trim (Z3 Roadster)
- Removing And Installing/replacing Baseplate For License Plate (US) (Z3 Roadster,
- Replacing A Shock Absorber For Bumper, Rear (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupé,
- Replacing Bracket For Bumper, Rear Left Or Right (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Co
- 13 Trim, Covers, Handle Trim › Removing And Installing/replacing Grill For Air Intake/heater (Z3 Roadster, M Ro
- 14 BMW Emblems, Model Emblems › Removing And Installing/replacing Model Designation (emblem) At Rear (Z3 Roadste
16 Mirrors-covers-ashtrays-shelves-trays23 pages
- Cementing Of Mirror Base2
- Replacing Housing On Left Or Right Outside Mirror (Z3 Roadster)
- Removing And Installing/replacing Rear-view Mirror On Left Or Right Front Door (2
- Replacing Mirror Glass For Rear-view Mirror (on Front Door)
- Removing And Installing Or Replacing Interior Rearview Mirror2
- Removing And Installing / Replacing Interior Rearview Mirror (with Remote Contro
- Removing And Installing/replacing Left Or Right Son Visor (Z3 Roadster)
- Removing And Installing Oddments Tray (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupé, M Coup23
- Replacing Oddments Tray (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupé, M Coupé)2
- Removing And Installing Rear Oddments Box (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster)23
- Removing And Installing/replacing Lock For Glovebox, Right (Z3 Roadster, M Roads23
- Removing And Installing Glovebox, Right (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupé, M Co
- Replacing Right Glovebox
- 17 Lids › Removing And Installing/replacing Left Or Right Gas Strut For Engine Bonnet/hood
21 Front Door Locks, Handles, Fittings16 pages
- Replacing Door Detent (lock Striker), Front Left Or Right (Z3 Roadster, M Roadst
- Removing And Installing/replacing Door Lock On Front Left Or Right Door (Z3 Road234
- Removing And Installing/replacing Complete Lock Cylinder
- Removing And Installing/replacing Outside Handle On Front Left Or Right Door (Z323
- Removing And Installing/replacing Finisher From Outside Handle On Left Or Right
- Removing And Installing/replacing Outside Handle And Lock Actuator On Front Left
- Removing And Installing/replacing Inside Door Handle In Left Or Right Front Door
- Removing And Installing Or Replacing Door Stop On Left Or Right Front Door2
- Removing And Installing Or Replacing Window Recess Cover Strip On Outside Of Lef
- Replacing Window Cavity Seal On Front Left Or Right Door, Inside (Z3 Roadster, M
- 24 Trunk Latch, Locks › Adjusting Trunk Lid Lock (Z3 Roadster)2
- 26 Central Locking System › Replacing Switches (central Locking Drive) For Door Locking On Left Or Right Sid
31 Front And Rear Window31 pages
- Instructions On Gluing Windscreen23456789
- Removing Windscreen With /Roll Out 20002345
- Removing And Installing / Replacing Windscreen
- Removing And Installing Windshield (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster, Z3 Coupé, M Coupé)234567
- Replacing Windscreen (complete Windscreen)
- Repairing Damage To Windscreens Caused By Pitting (stone Chips) (clear And Tinte
- Removing And Installing/replacing Rear Window For Hard Top234567
32 Front Manually Operated Windows10 pages
- Removing And Installing/replacing Crank Unit In Left Or Right Front Door (Z3 Roa
- Removing And Installing Or Replacing Front Left Or Right Door Window (fixed) (Z32
- Adjusting Front Left Or Right Door Window (Z3 Roadster)23
- Adjusting Limit Stop For Front Left Or Right Door Window (Z3 Roadster),
- Removing And Installing/replacing Front Left Or Right Door Windows (Z3 Roadster)2
- Replacing Rubber Guide From Front Left Or Right Door Window (Z3 Roadster)
- 33 Front Electrically Operated Windows › Disconnecting And Connecting Battery
- 35 Rear Electrically Operated Windows › Disconnecting And Connecting Battery
41 Front Door Trim Panel With Arm Rest5 pages
- 44 Roof Trim Panel › Removing And Installing/replacing Finisher For Headliner, Front (cowl Panel, Top2
- 46 Parcel Shelf Trim Pan.-roller Sun Blind › Removing And Installing/replacing Finisher For Tail Panel, Top (Z3 Roadster, M R
47 Floor-lugg.comp.-eng.comp.tr.panels6 pages
- Removing And Installing/replacing Entrance Cover Strip (interior), Front Left Or
- Removing And Installing/replacing Cover Strip At Entrance, Front Left Or Right (
- Removing And Installing/replacing Finisher On B-pillar, Left Or Right (Z3 Roadst
- Removing And Installing / Replacing Panel For Luggage Compartment Separating Wal
- Removing And Installing/replacing Left Trunk Wheel Housing Trim (Z3 Roadster, M
- Removing And Installing / Replacing Right Trunk Wheel Housing Trim (Z3 Roadster,
71 Gaskets-seals, Loose Body Components2 pages
54 Slide-tilt Sunroof And Convertible Top (ROADST)58 pages
- 10 Sunroof › Repair Instructions For Bonded Seals23
21 Hardtop18 pages
- Fitting Hard Top (with Settings At Fastening, B-pillar)2
- Removing Hard Top
- Installing Hard Top (refitting As Before Without Adjusting Height)
- Replacing Rubber Seal On Hard Top At Front
- Replacing Rubber Seal On Hard Top At Rear
- Removing And Installing/replacing Mounting Plate, Front Left Or Right
- Replacing Left Or Right Gutter
- Removing And Installing/replacing Panel, Rear Window Frame, Bottom
- Removing And Installing/replacing Molded Roof Lining On Hard Top2
- Removing And Installing/replacing Rear Window For Hard Top234567
31 Convertible Top Linkage-operation26 pages
- Removing And Installing Complete Convertible Top (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster)23456
- Replacing Complete Convertible Top (manual Convertible Top) (Z3 Roadster, M Road
- Replacing Rear Window In Convertible Top (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster)23456
- Replacing Convertible Cover (Z3 Roadster)2345678
- Removing And Installing/replacing Roof Liner In Convertible Top (Z3 Roadster)234
- Removing And Installing / Replacing Gas Spring Strut On Convertible Top (Z3 Road
34 Motor-operated Convertible Top7 pages
61 General Electrical System132 pages
0 Troubleshooting21 pages
- External Jump-starting Aid
- External Jump-starting Aid And Car Telephone!
- Instructions On Starting Aid
- Battery
- Battery Care And Maintenance
- External Jump-starting Aid
- External Jump-starting Aid And Car Telephone!
- Important When Engine Bonnet Raised To Working Position
- Important With Connected Battery!
- Notes On Handling Wiring Harnesses And Cables
- Repairing Airbag Cables2
- Safety Instructions For Handling Vehicle Battery
- Working Instructions For Removing And Installing Electronic Control Unit
- Unlocking And Disconnecting Different Plug Connections23
- Opening Plug Housings And Removing Contacts Of Different Plug Systems23
- Treating Cables And Fibre-optic Cables
- 11 Wiring Harness › Notes On Handling Wiring Harnesses And Cables
13 Plug Connection, Terminal, Fuse Box44 pages
- Notes On Handling Wiring Harnesses And Cables
- Repairing Airbag Cables2
- Butt Connector For Repairing A Plug Connection234
- Crimping Stop Parts234
- DME Master Relay Connector
- Installing Fan Connector For Retrofitting/repairs2345
- Special Tools For Wiring Harness Repairs23
- Unlocking And Disconnecting Different Plug Connections23
- Antenna Elbow Plug On Radio Receiver23
- Base Of Tab Connector Housings
- Crimping Micro Power Quadlock Contacts (MPQ)
- Crimping Micro Quadlock System Contacts (MQS)2
- Crimping Annular Contacts
- Cutting To Length And Stripping Insulation From Cables
- In-line Plugs, 30-pin, Hybrid System MQS/MPQ2
- Opening Plug Housings And Removing Contacts Of Different Plug Systems23
- Relay Carrier
- Repairing Ribbon Cables
- Retaining Bracket
- Socket Housing (radio Plug), Hybrid System MQS/MPQ23
- Treating Cables And Fibre-optic Cables
20 Battery22 pages
- External Jump-starting Aid
- External Jump-starting Aid And Car Telephone!
- Instructions For Disconnecting And Connecting Battery23
- Instructions On Starting Aid
- Battery
- Battery Care And Maintenance
- External Jump-starting Aid
- External Jump-starting Aid And Car Telephone!
- Important With Connected Battery!
- Repairing Airbag Cables2
- Safety Instructions For Handling Vehicle Battery
- Threshold Values For Battery Inspection Of All Battery (telephone Except For Tel
- AGM Battery234
- Battery Charging
- Battery Open-circuit Current Test
- Charging Battery
- 21 Battery-vapour Separator › Charging Battery
31 Switch18 pages
- Replacing All Switches And Indicator Lamps In Centre Console (Z3 Roadster, Z3 Co
- Removing And Installing / Replacing Dip Switch For Direction Of Travel2
- Removing And Installing/replacing Cruise Control Switch2
- Removing And Installing/replacing Ignition Starter Switch2
- Replacing Light Switch (Z3 Roadster, Z3 Coupé)
- Replacing Windshield Wiper Switch2
- Replacing Oil-pressure Switch23
- Replacing Clutch Switch For Cruise Control System
- Replacing Brake-light-test Switch
- Replacing Brake-light Switch2
- Carrying Out Steering Angle Sensor Adjustment
35 ECUs, Modules8 pages
36 Relays2 pages
61 Windscreen Wipers6 pages
63 Lights33 pages
14 Clearance And Side Marker Lamps2 pages
- 17 Fog Lights, Auxiliary Lights › Removing And Installing/replacing Left Or Right Foglight Insert
21 Rear Light Cluster4 pages
- 26 Licence Plate Lights › Removing And Installing/replacing Left Or Right License Plate Light (Z3 Roadster
99 Light Bulbs6 pages
- Instructions For Handling Light Bulbs (exterior Lights)
- Instructions For Replacing Light Bulbs (interior Lights)
- Replacing Light Bulb For Additional Brake Light (Z3 Roadster)
- Replacing Light Bulb(s) For Ceiling Light (Z3 Roadster)
- Replacing Light Bulb For Luggage Compartment Light (Z3 Roadster)
- Replacing Light Bulb For Front Left Or Right Side-marker Lights (Z3 US, M Roadst
64 Heating And Air Conditioning57 pages
11 Heater With Operation16 pages
- Installing Servodrive
- Removing And Installing / Replacing Entire Heating Unit (Z3 Roadster, Z3 Coupé)2
- Removing And Installing/replacing Heating Unit (with Integrated Air-conditioning2
- Replacing Heater Core (air-conditioning Unit) (Z3 Roadster, Z3 Coupé)2
- Removing And Installing/replacing Heating Unit Fan (Z3 Roadster, Z3 Coupé)
- Removing And Installing/replacing Heater/air Conditioner Fan (Z3 Roadster, Z3 Co
- Replacing Resistor For Heating Unit Fan (Z3 Roadster, Z3 Coupé)
- Replacing Resistor For Heater/air Conditioner Fan (Z3 Roadster, Z3 Coupé)
- Removing And Installing/replacing Fan Switch (Z3 Roadster, Z3 Coupé)
- Removing And Installing Heater Control (Z3 Roadster, Z3 Coupé)
- Replacing Actuator Drive Of Fresh Air Flaps (Z3 Roadster, Z3 Coupé)
- Removing And Installing/replacing Control Unit/regulator For Evaporator Temperat
- Removing And Installing/replacing Evaporator Temperature Sensor (Z3 Roadster, Z3
50 Air Conditioning System21 pages
- Removing And Installing/replacing Heating Unit (with Integrated Air-conditioning2
- Air Conditioner Test (R 134a)
- Instructions For Handling Refrigerant R 134a
- Instructions For Handling Refrigerant Oil (for Refrigerant R 134a)2
- Leak Testing With Ultraviolet Additives (UV Additives) (BMW Leak-testing Case)23
- Leak-testing With Leak Tester Device2
- Safety Instructions For Handling Refrigerant R134a
- Safety Instructions For Handling Refrigerant Oil2
- Troubleshooting By Pressure Measurement (R 134a)23
- Drawing Off, Evacuating And Filling A/C System (R 134a)2
- Instructions For Opening And Replacing Parts In Refrigerant Circuit2
52 Compressor11 pages
- Instructions For Compressor Replacement23
- Instructions For Opening And Replacing Parts In Refrigerant Circuit2
- Replacing Compressor Clutch (for Seiki Compressor)2
- Replacing Magnetic Coupling For Compressor (for Nippondenso Compressors)2
- Replacing Magnetic Coupling For Compressor (with Seiki Compressor)2
53 Condenser And Dryer With Lines3 pages
65 Audio, Navigation And Information System33 pages
11 Mono Radio12 pages
- Instructions On Setting The Installation Location On The CD Changer2
- Notes On Handling CD Changers2
- Radio (Bavaria C II Or C Reverse II)2
- Removing And Installing Or Replacing Radio (Bavaria CIII Or C Revers III RDS)2
- Removing And Installing/replacing Radio (Business)2
- Removing And Installing/replacing CD Changer (Z3 Roadster)2
- 12 Stereo Radio, Amplifier › Removing And Installing Or Replacing Amplifier (Z3 Roadster Harmann Kardon)2
- 20 Aerial-antenna › Antenna Elbow Plug On Radio Receiver23
- 21 Hand Aerial-antenna › Removing And Installing/replacing Rear Antenna (Z3 Roadster)
- 71 Parts - Accessories (Engine - Chassis) › 60 Various Accessories › Configuration Of Towbar Coupling
72 Parts - Accessories (Body)40 pages
12 Airbag Generator-airbag Unit For Pass23 pages
- Repairing Airbag Cables2
- Safety Precautions And General Information
- Safety Regulations For Handling Airbag System Components2
- Safety Regulations For Handling Components With Gas Generators2
- Deactivation Of Airbags234
- Procedure After Airbag Triggering As Result Of An Accident23
- Safety Regulations For Handling Airbag Modules, Airbag Components And Pyrotechni
- Scrapping Vehicles With Passenger Airbag And Pyrotechnic Belt Tensioners
- Unlocking/locking Airbag Plug Connections234
- Removing And Installing/replacing Airbag Module On Passenger Side (Z3 Roadster)
- Removing And Installing/replacing Airbag Module In Front Door, Left Or Right (Z32
84 Communication Systems › 10 Cellular Telephone2 pages
86 Trailers107 pages
10 Loading Platform71 pages
- Body And Underbody: Checking For Corrosion And Damage
- Raising BMW Multi-trailer23
- Adjusting Brake System23
- Adjusting Spring Force Accumulator
- Disassembly Of Camlock Retaining Cam
- Disassembly Of Base Plate
- Disassembly Of Bracket On Platform Base
- Disassembly Of Front Apron
- Disassembly Of Front Protection Bar
- Disassembly Of Jockey Wheel Or Jockey Wheel Mount
- Disassembly Of Left And Right Aprons
- Disassembly Of Left And Right Lamp Housings
- Disassembly Of Left And Right Wheel Boxes
- Disassembly Of Licence Plate Mounting Plate
- Disassembly Of Loading Ramp Frame/disassembly Of Rail, Left/right
- Disassembly Of Rear Apron
- Disconnecting Plug Connection, Wiring Harness, Front/rear
- Installation Position Of BMW Lettering
- Positioning Of Multitrailer Hood For Maintenance And Repair Work2
- Removing Camlock Retaining Cam On Loading Ramp
- Removing Camlock Screw Cap
- Removing And Installing Or Replacing Left Or Right Coil Spring2
- Removing Bolt On Loading Ramp
- Removing Brake Shoes2345
- Removing Entry Profile Section On Loading Ramp, Left, Right And Center
- Removing Left Or Right Shock Absorber
- Removing Loading Ramp Lock2
- Removing Mounting Bracket Sealing Cap
- Removing Mounting Bracket, Center, Left And Right
- Removing Outer Pull Rod Mount, Left And Right
- Removing Overrunning Equipment/maintaining Or Replacing Guide Bush/installing Ov2345
- Removing Plastic Bush/metal Bush
- Removing Rear Supports And Bracket
- Removing Reflecting Rear Light
- Removing Rest On Loading Ramp, Left, Right And Center
- Removing Shock Absorber From Overrunning Equipment
- Removing Trailing Arm, Removing And Installing Or Replacing Mounting23
- Removing Wheel Bearing2
- Removing Wooden Rest On Loading Ramp, Left, Right And Center
- Repair Work On GFP Components With Gelcoat Surface
- Replacing 12 Volt Socket2
- Replacing Bar
- Replacing Drawbar Members, Left And Right2
- Replacing Gaiter
- Replacing Holder For Chock
- Replacing Lashing Plate And Lashing Eye
- Replacing License Plate Light
- Replacing Position Light
- Replacing Rear Light
- Troubleshooting On Multi-trailer2
21 Hood36 pages
- Positioning Of Multitrailer Hood For Maintenance And Repair Work2
- Adjusting Hood Pretension - Camloc Fastener With Spacers23
- Adjusting Rear Lid To Fit2
- Adjusting Rotary Striker Lock
- Adjusting Side Lid To Fit2
- Attaching/replacing BMW Badge2
- Fitting BMW Logo
- Installing Hood Seal
- Installing Rubber Roof Strip
- Installing Seal For Rear Lid And Side Lid
- Installing Sponge Rubber Seal
- Removing Ball Pivot
- Removing Centering Pin From Mounting Bracket
- Removing Gas Spring
- Removing Gas Spring Retaining Bracket
- Removing Hinge Bracket On Rear Lid
- Removing Lid
- Removing Lock Barrel
- Removing Lock Striker Fixture On Rear Lid
- Removing Plug For Inside Light2
- Removing Roof Railing
- Removing Roof Railing Adapter2
- Removing Rotary Striker Lock2
- Removing Side Lid Hinge
- Replacing Inside Light
- Replacing Inside Light Power Cable2
99 Paintwork2 pages