Repair manual
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BMW Z3 E36 Repair Manual
Step-by-step repair and maintenance instructions for the BMW Z3 E36 (1995–2000): removal, installation, adjustment, diagnostics and parameter checks with illustrations.
- BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT RESET
- DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
- BASIC BLEEDING PROCEDURES
- VEHICLES WITH ABS/ASC+T
- Flush Entire Braking System
- Bleed Rear-Axle Brake Circuit
- Bleed Front-Axle Brake Circuit
- VEHICLES WITH DSC 5.7 OR DSC3 FROM 09/96, 750i/iL To 09/98
- PARKING BRAKE
- TROUBLESHOOTING
- SYMPTOM A: BRAKES PULL TO ONE SIDE
- SYMPTOM B: BRAKES EXCESSIVELY HOT WHILE DRIVING
- SYMPTOM C: POOR BRAKING EFFECT
- SYMPTOM D: BRAKE PEDAL MOTION TOO SOFT & SPONGY
- SYMPTOM E: BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL EXCESSIVE
- SYMPTOM F: UNEVEN PAD WEAR
- SYMPTOM G: BRAKE PADS WORN AT ANGLE
- SYMPTOM H: SEIZED BRAKE PADS
- SYMPTOM I: BRAKES SQUEAL OR RATTLE
- SYMPTOM J: BRAKE PEDAL DEAD TRAVEL EXCESSIVE
- SYMPTOM K: JAMMED PISTON IN BRAKE CALIPER
- SYMPTOM L: PULSATING EFFECT ON BRAKE PEDAL
- SYMPTOM M: HANDBRAKE EFFECT INSUFFICIENT
- BRAKE WARNING LIGHT
- Low Pressure Test
- SERVICE BRAKE
- High-Pressure Test
- On Test Stand
- THICKNESS OF BRAKE LINING
- Removal
- Installation
- Removal & Installation
- FRONT AXLE SEALS & BEARINGS
- 3-Series (Except M3, M Roadster, M Coupe, 318ti & Z3)
- M3, M Roadster & M Coupe
- 318ti & Z3
- 5-Series
- 7-Series (Except 735i & 745i)
- 735i & 745i
- Disassembly
- Cleaning & Inspection
- Reassembly
- TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
- DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS
- Introduction to Coding & Programming
- What is Coding?
- What is Programming?
- What is the Purpose of Coding and Programming?
- Where is Data Stored in a Control Module?
- EPROM (Electrically Programmable Read Only Memory)
- EEPROM (Electrically Programmable Read Only Memory)
- What is needed to Code and Program?
- Coding & Programming Equipment
- Equipment and Software
- DISplus (Diagnostic Information System)
- GT1 (Group Tester 1)
- SSS (Software Service Station)
- Diagnostic Head
- OPPS Head - (Optical Testing & Programming System)
- OPS Head - (Optical Programming System)
- Deutronic Automatic Battery Charger
- Hardware Operating Conditions
- Coding & Programming Software
- Networks
- Vehicle Bus Systems
- Workshop LAN Network
- Workshop Network
- Network Structure
- Network Connections
- Accessing Configuration Information - DISplus/GT1 & Interface(s)
- Workshop Layout Index
- Workshop Network Components
- Network
- Local Area Network (LAN)
- Ethernet
- Ethernet Cable (CAT 5)
- RJ-45 Connectors
- Wall Jack
- Switched HUB
- Network Server
- Automatic/Online Updates
- Access Point
- Interface Name
- IP Address
- IP Subnet Mask
- Gateway
- Software Service Station
- OPPS/OPS/Diagnostic Head
- OPPS
- OPS
- MOST Direct Access Port
- Equipment Configurations
- Procedure for Coding & Programming
- Coding Plug
- Coding Plug Identification
- Ordering Replacement Coding Plug
- Coding Plug Overview
- Coding Plug Identification - E32/E34
- From 2/89 to 9/91 Production
- 9/90 Revision
- E32/34 as of 9/91 (1992 Model Year)
- 318i/is, 325i/is and M3
- 318ti and Z3 Roadster
- Test No. 09
- Federal Odometer Disclosure Requirement 92-513
- Variant Coding
- Variant Code Identification Display
- Variant Code Structure
- Variant Code Procedure
- Adopt a Variant Code
- Manually Entering a Variant Code
- Coding Code
- Coding Code (Code Number)
- Code Number Identification
- Coding Code Procedure
- Ordering Pre-Coded Modules
- Workshop Exercise
- Vehicle Coding Information
- Introduction
- ZCS Structure
- ZCS Stored Location In Vehicle
- ZCS Identification/Display
- Accessing Stored ZCS Information
- Accessing ZCS Information Label
- ZCS Codable Control Modules
- Vehicle Order
- EPROMs & EEPROMs
- Engine Control Module EPROM Programming
- M3.1 Engine Control Modules
- M3.3 & M3.3.1 Engine Control Modules
- Engine Control Modules Flash (EEPROM) Programming
- Transmission EPROMS
- Transmission Control Module Flash (EEPROM) Programming
- When is EPROM Replacement and/or Programming Necessary?
- DME/ECM EPROM
- TCM
- Programming Procedure
- Workshop Exercise - SIB Look-up
- Determination Process for DME EPROM
- Automatic Determination
- Manual Determination
- Progman
- Progman Introduction
- Administration
- JETstream
- Multiconsole/Multisession
- CIP
- What Will Progman Do For Me?
- Before Progman (CIP 15.0)
- With Progman (CIP15.0)
- Getting Started With Progman
- Interfaces
- Explanation of Status Indicators
- Version
- External Interface
- Configuration
- Interface Update
- Updating Interface after Initial Install
- Self-Test
- Settings
- Operating Status
- Installation
- FASTA
- Date and Time
- Operating Times
- User Interface
- Workshop Exercise - Configuration Check
- Starting a Programming or Coding Session with Progman
- Disconnecting From Interface To Be Used By Progman
- Starting A Session With Progman
- Access CIP Functions For E31E32/E34/E36/E38/E39/E46/E52/E53
- Access CIP Functions For E60/E62/E63/E64/E65/E83/E85...
- Return To Progman "Home" Screen
- Progman "Home" Screen Session Status
- Going From Progman To Diagnosis On GT1
- Going From Diagnosis To Progman On GT1
- Shutting Down the SSS
- Workshop Exercise - Access CIP & ZCS
- Coding, Individualization & Programming (CIP)
- Integration Levels
- Measures Plan
- CIP Functions - If No (MOST-Bus Vehicles)
- Control Module Selection - Programming - Update Software
- Control Module Selection-Programming-Special Measures
- Retrofits
- Management
- Management - Reports
- Management - Application - Test & Version
- Vehicle
- Vehicle - Vehicle Order
- Vehicle - Initialization
- Vehicle - Service Function
- Vehicle - Complete Encoding
- CIP Functions - If Yes
- ZCS Coding Procedure
- Coding Control Modules That Store The ZCS
- Manual Input of ZCS Data
- Automatic Coding Procedure
- Retrofit
- Conversion
- 54 0 ... Repair instructions for bonded seals
- 54 21 000 Fitting hard top (with settings at fastening, B-pillar)
- 54 21 001 Removing hard top
- 54 21 005 Installing hard top (refitting as before without adjusting height)
- 54 21 010 Replacing rubber seal on hard top at front
- 54 21 020 Replacing rubber seal on hard top at rear
- 54 21 060 Removing and installing/replacing mounting plate, front left or right
- 54 21 070 Replacing left or right gutter
- 54 21 090 Removing and installing/replacing panel, rear window frame, bottom
- 54 21 100 Removing and installing/replacing molded roof lining on hard top
- 54 21 150 Removing and installing/replacing rear window for hard top
- Cover rear side walls and trunk lid (risk of damage), and use 10 mm-socket
- 54 31 011 Replacing complete convertible top (manual convertible top) (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster)
- 54 31 013 Replacing rear window in convertible top (Z3 roadster, M roadster)
- 54 31 020 Replacing convertible cover (Z3 roadster)
- 54 31 030 Removing and installing/replacing roof liner in convertible top (Z3 Roadster)
- 54 31 055 Removing and installing / replacing gas spring strut on convertible top (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster)
- 54 34... Notes on EH convertible top (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster)
- 54 34 005 Removing and installing/replacing hydraulic unit for convertible top drive unit (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster)
- 54 61 ... Removing and installing / replacing bracket for left or right rollover protection bar (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster)
- 54 61 001 Removing and installing / replacing left or right rollover protection bar (Z3 Roadster, M Roadster)
- DESCRIPTION
- Operation
- VERSIONS EXCEPT Z3
- Z3 CONVERTIBLE TOP
- Z3 Hydraulic Top
- Emergency Valve
- Semi Automatic Top Only
- Fully Automatic Top Only
- TOP BAR RAISED
- STORAGE COVER OPENED
- TOP ASSEMBLY LOWERED
- STORAGE COVER CLOSED
- WINDOW RAISING
- RAISING THE TOP
- Fully Automatic Top
- Semi-Automatic Top
- EMERGENCY OPERATION
- Re-Connecting Drive Motors
- INITIALIZATION (PROCEDURE 54 34 002)
- CONVERTIBLE TOP LID LOCKS (PROCEDURE 54 25 005)
- CONVERTIBLE TOP LID ELECTRIC DRIVE (PROCEDURE 54 25 001)
- SOFT TOP LID COMPARTMENT COVER LOCK (PROCEDURE 51 25 029)
- TROUBLE SHOOTING
- DC Voltage
- Voltage Frequency
- Removal & Installation
- WIRING DIAGRAMS
- DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
- DIAGNOSIS & TESTING
- RETRIEVING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES Z3, 318i & 318ti (1/96-8/96)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES Z3, 318i & 318ti (9/96-8/97)
- TABLE 3: Z3 (10/97-8/98), 318i (9/97-6/98) & 318ti (9/97-6/98)
- TABLE 4: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 318ti (9/98-12/98)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER : M52 - 2.8L (11/95-8/96)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER (3-SERIES - 9/96-8/97) & 5-SERIES (3/96-8/97)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER (M3 - 4/96-8/97)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER (9/97-8/98)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER (323i, 328i & 528i - 9/98-5/99)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER (M COUPE, M ROADSTER, M3, Z3, 328is, 528i - 9/98-5/99)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER (Z3 - 6/99-5/00)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER (323i, 328i & 528i - 6/99-8/00)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER (4/00-9/01)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: ZF TRANSMISSION (9/01-8/02)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: GM TRANSMISSION (9/01-8/02)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: 5HP19 TRANSMISSION (9/02-2003)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: GM5 TRANSMISSION (9/02-2003)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: SMG TRANSMISSION (3/03-2003)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: 5HP19 NON-AWD TRANSMISSION (2004)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: 5HP19 (5-SPEED) - AWD TRANSMISSION (2004)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: 6HP19 (6-SPEED) - AWD TRANSMISSION (2004)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: NON-AWD TRANSMISSION (2004)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: GM5 - AWD (2004)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES 6-CYLINDER: SMG TRANSMISSION (2004)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V8: TRANSMISSION (1/96-8/97)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V8 TRANSMISSION (9/97-8/00)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V8 TRANSMISSION (9/00-8/01)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V8 TRANSMISSION (9/01-8/02)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V8 TRANSMISSION (5-SPEED - 9/02-2003)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V8: TRANSMISSION (SMG - 2004)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V8 & V12 TRANSMISSION (6-SPEED - 2003)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V8 & V12 TRANSMISSION (6-SPEED - 2004)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V12 TRANSMISSION (1996)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V12 TRANSMISSION (1997)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V12 TRANSMISSION (1998-2000)
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES V12 TRANSMISSION (2001)
- INTRODUCTION
- CHECK ENGINE LIGHT
- BMW DIAGNOSTIC HARDWARE
- MoDiC System
- DIS Plus
- Group Tester One (GT-1)
- Hard & Intermittent Failures
- OBD-II Diagnostics
- BMW Diagnostics
- Readiness Code
- RETRIEVING & ERASING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES
- DRIVE CYCLES
- SUMMARY
- DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CROSS-REFERENCE & TABLES
- COMPONENT LOCATIONS
- CONNECTOR IDENTIFICATION
- TEST GROUP IDENTIFICATION
- Test Group VBM1.9VJGFEK & VBM1.9VJGKFK
- Test Group VBM2.8VJGKEK & VBM2.8VJGKFK
- Test Group VBM4.4VJGFEK & VBM5.4V8GFEK
- Test Groups VBM1.9VJGFEK & VBM1.9VJGKFK
- Test Group VBM1.9VJGFEK
- Test Group VBM1.9VJGKFK
- Test Group VBM2.8VJGKFK
- Test Group VBM2.8VJGKEK
- Test Group VBM4.4JGKEK & VBM5.4V8GFEK
- MS41.1/MS41.2
- Purpose Of The System
- Principle Of Operation
- Power Supply - Testing
- Power Supply
- Air Management
- Crankcase Ventilation System
- Throttle Valve And Throttle Position Sensor
- Throttle Position Sensor - Testing
- Hot-Film Air Mass Sensor
- Air Temperature Signal - Testing
- Tools And Equipment
- Workshop Hints
- Fuel
- Fuel Supply
- Fuel Pump And Sending Unit Access
- Draining Fuel Tank
- Fuel Pump/Pressure Regulator - Testing
- Fuel Injectors
- Crankshaft Position/RPM Sensor
- Camshaft Position Sensor (Cylinder ID)
- Engine Coolant Temperature
- Evaporative Emissions
- Exhaust Emissions
- OBD II Drive Cycle & Trip
- Federal Test Procedure (FTP)
- Readiness Code
- OBD II Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)
- Scan Tool Connection
- BMW Fault Code (DIS/MoDIC)
- E39
- E36
- ECM Programming - FLASH Control Modules
- VANOS
- Danger of poisoning!
- Protective measures/rules of conduct
- First aid measures
- Danger of injury!
- 00 Safety instructions for handling oil
- Recycling
- Measures if oil is unintentionally released
- 00 00 249 BMW engine oil service (M40 / M42 / M43 / M43TU / M44)
- Version with central screw
- Installation
- Version with screw cap
- 11 00 039 Checking compression of all cylinders (M40 / M42 / M43 / M43TU / M44)
- E46 installation location
- Special tools required
- E36
- Z3
- Engine identification
- 11 12 000 Removing and installing/sealing cylinder head cover (M44)
- 11 12 100 Removing and installing cylinder head (M44)
- Removal
- 11 12 101 Replacing cylinder-head seal (M44)
- 11 12 503 Dismantling and reassembling cylinder head (M44)
- 11 12 527 Reworking one valve seat (M44)
- 11 12 595 Checking one valve guide for wear (M44)
- 11 12 600 Reaming out one valve guide (M44)
- 11 12 719 Mill down cylinder head sealing face (M44)
- 11 12 729 Check cylinder head for water leaks (M44)
- 11 34 552 Removing and installing or replacing all valves - cylinder head removed (M44)
- 11 34 560 Replacing all valve-shaft seals - cylinder head removed (M44)
- 11 34 715 Replacing all valve springs - cylinder head removed (M44)
- 11 13 000 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing oil pan (M44)
- E36/7 (Z3)
- All other E36 models
- 11 13 500 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing oil sump - engine removed (M44)
- 11 14 100 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing timing case cover at top (M44)
- 11 14 110 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing timing case cover at bottom (M44)
- 11 14 141 Replacing radial seal below timing case cover (M44)
- 11 14 151 Replacing crankshaft radial seal (transmission side)
- 11 21 500 Replacing crankshaft (M44)
- 11 21 531 Replacing all main crankshaft bearing shells (M44) (engine dismantled)
- 11 21 571 Replacing grooved ball bearings in crankshaft (M44)
- 11 22 500 Removing and installing or replacing flywheel (M44)
- 11 24 571 Replacing all connecting-rod bearings (M44)
- 11 25 530 Removing and installing or replacing all pistons (M44)
- 11 25 671 Replacing piston rings on all pistons (M44)
- 11 28 010 Replacing alternator drive belt (M44)
- 11 28 020 Replace the tensioning device for the drive belt of the generator (M44)
- 11 31 001 Replacing camshaft (M44)
- 11 31 005 Checking timing of camshaft(s) (M44)
- 11 31 091 Removing and installing or replacing chain tensioning device (M44)
- 11 31 501 Replacing camshaft - cylinder head removed (M44)
- 11 31 505 Adjusting timing of camshaft(s) (M44)
- 11 33 050 Removing and installing/replacing all fingers (M44)
- 11 33 062 Replacing all hydraulic valve clearance adjustment elements (HVA) (M44)
- 11 41 000 Removing and installing / replacing oil pump (M44)
- 11 42 020 Removing and installing, sealing or replacing main-flow oil filter (M44)
- 11 51 000 Removing and installing / replacing water pump (M44)
- 11 52 020 Removing and installing / replacing fan coupling (M44)
- 11 53 000 Removing and installing / replacing coolant thermostat (M44)
- 11 61 040 Removing and installing upper section of manifold (M44)
- 11 61 044 Removing and installing lower section of manifold (M44)
- 11 62 000 Removing and installing, sealing / replacing exhaust manifold (M43 / M43TU / M44)
- 11 78 510 Replacing Lambda oxygen sensor (as necessary, left or right) (M44)
- Introduction
- Safety precautions when working with airbag circuits
- Multiple Restraint System III (MRS III)
- Purpose of the System
- MRS III Control module
- Satellite Sensors
- Driver's Front Air Bag
- Passenger's Front Air Bag
- Side Air Bags Front And Rear (Thorax)
- Front Head protection air bags (Inflatable Tubular Structure. ITS)
- Battery Safety Terminal (BST)
- Seat Belt Tensioners
- Seat Occupancy Sensor (SBE)
- MRS III Principle of Operation
- Triggering Thresholds For The Two-Stage Front Air Bags
- Side Airbags and Head Protection
- Battery Safety Terminal
- Fuel Pump Shut-Off Request
- Diagnosis
- Multiple Restraint System (MRS & MRS II)
- Overview
- CONTROL MODULE
- FRONT PASSENGER AIR BAG ASSEMBLY
- SIDE AIR BAG ASSEMBLY (FRONT/REAR)
- 2-STAGE PASSENGER AIRBAG
- PRESSURE CHAMBER
- IGNITION STAGE ONE
- AIRBAG ACTIVATION
- HEAD AIRBAG ASSEMBLY (ITS)
- BST CONSTRUCTION
- BST ACTIVATION
- SIDE IMPACT SENSORS
- SEAT BELT SWITCHES
- MRS/MRS II DEPLOYMENT LOGIC
- DRIVER'S FRONT AIRBAG
- PASSENGER'S FRONT AIRBAG
- SIDE AIR BAGS/ITS
- PYROTECHNIC SEATBELT TENSIONERS
- BST TRIGGER LOGIC
- DIAGNOSIS AND SERVICE PROCEDURES
- Central Airbag Trigger Module (ZAE & ZAE II)
- SYSTEM OVERVIEW
- MECHANICAL SEAT BELT TENSIONERS
- Cipro/Siemens Airbag System
- AREA OF IMPACT
- IMPACT SENSOR SIGNALS
- SIEMENS OPERATION
- Rollover Protection System (RPS)
- RPS COMPONENTS - OPERATION
- TWO ROLL BAR CASSETTES
- Technical Data
- ROLLOVER SENSOR
- CONTROL ELECTRONICS
- CLINOMETER - (TILT DETECTION)
- RPS DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
- RETRACTING OF THE ROLL BARS
- IDENTIFICATION
- DESCRIPTION
- CAPACITY
- FLUID TYPE
- BLEEDING POWER STEERING SYSTEM
- ADJUSTING FRONT AXLE (WITH KDS)
- CHECKING FOR DAMAGE & WEAR
- CHECKING FOR LEAKS
- Steering Wheel
- Tie Rod Joint
- CHECKING FUNCTION OF POWER STEERING PUMP
- Checking Vane Pump
- Power Steering Test
- USING SPECIAL TOOL (32 4 000)
- Pressure Hose Connection To Pump With 14 x 1.5 mm Banjo Bolt
- Pressure Hose Connection To Pump With 16 x 1.5 mm Banjo Bolt
- Pressure Hose Connection To Pump With 16 x 1.5 mm Union Screw
- Removal & Installation of Quick-Release Coupling with ID Marking
- Removal & Installation of Quick-Release Coupling with Indication Pins
- POWER STEERING COOLING LOOP (Z3)
- Removal & Installation
- Removal
- Installation
- POWER STEERING VANE PUMP (M52/M54 ENGINE)
- STEERING GEAR BELLOWS
- POWER STEERING GEAR
- Disassembly
- Assembly
- VANE PUMP (LUK/VICKERS)
- VANE PUMP (ZF)
- TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS