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    • Audio, Navigation, Anti-Theft And Restraints - Repair Instructions
    • Audio, Navigation, Anti-Theft And Restraints - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Audio, Navigation, Anti-Theft And Restraints - Tightening Torques
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    • Audio, Navigation, Anti-Theft And Restraints - Repair Instructions
    • Audio, Navigation, Anti-Theft And Restraints - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Audio, Navigation, Anti-Theft And Restraints - Tightening Torques
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    • Lights - Repair Instructions
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    • Body Equipment - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Body Equipment - Tightening Torques - Z3
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    • Engine Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • Engine Electrical System - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Engine Electrical System - Technical Data
    • Engine Electrical System - Tightening Torques - Z3 Roadster (3.0L/E36)
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    • Electrical Drives - Tightening Torques
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    • General Electrical System - Repair Instructions
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    • Audio, Navigation, Anti-Theft And Restraints - Repair Instructions
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    • Body Equipment - Repair Instructions
    • Body Equipment - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Body Equipment - Tightening Torques - Z3
    • Operating Fluids - Body Equipment
  • Interior/Illumination Lights
    • Lights - Repair Instructions
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    • ZKE 4 - Overview - E36
  • Memory Modules
    • Electrical Drives - Tightening Torques
    • General Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • General Electrical System - Technical Data
    • General Electrical System - Tightening Torques
  • Mirrors
    • Body Equipment - Repair Instructions
    • Body Equipment - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Body Equipment - Tightening Torques - Z3
    • Electrical Drives - Tightening Torques
  • Seats
    • Electrical Drives - Tightening Torques
    • General Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • General Electrical System - Technical Data
    • General Electrical System - Tightening Torques
    • Operating Fluids - Seats
    • Seats - Repair Instructions
    • Seats - Special Tools
    • Seats - Tightening Torques
  • Steering Column Switches
    • Electrical Drives - Tightening Torques
    • General Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • General Electrical System - Technical Data
    • General Electrical System - Tightening Torques
  • Window Motors & Regulators
    • Body Equipment - Repair Instructions
    • Body Equipment - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Body Equipment - Tightening Torques - Z3
    • Electrical Drives - Tightening Torques
    • General Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • General Electrical System - Technical Data
    • General Electrical System - Tightening Torques
    • ZKE 4 - Overview - E36
  • Wiper/Washer Systems
    • General Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • General Electrical System - Technical Data
    • General Electrical System - Tightening Torques
• Body & Frame
  • Door Locks
    • Audio, Navigation, Anti-Theft And Restraints - Repair Instructions
    • Audio, Navigation, Anti-Theft And Restraints - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Audio, Navigation, Anti-Theft And Restraints - Tightening Torques
    • Body Equipment - Repair Instructions
    • Body Equipment - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Body Equipment - Tightening Torques - Z3
    • Electrical Drives - Tightening Torques
    • EWS Locking And Anti-Theft System - Overview
    • General Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • General Electrical System - Technical Data
    • General Electrical System - Tightening Torques
    • Remote Keyless Entry - Service Information
    • ZKE 4 - Overview - E36
  • Exterior/Interior Trim
    • Body Equipment - Repair Instructions
    • Body Equipment - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Body Equipment - Tightening Torques - Z3
    • Operating Fluids - Body Equipment
  • Mirrors
    • Body Equipment - Repair Instructions
    • Body Equipment - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Body Equipment - Tightening Torques - Z3
    • Electrical Drives - Tightening Torques
  • Seats
    • Electrical Drives - Tightening Torques
    • General Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • General Electrical System - Technical Data
    • General Electrical System - Tightening Torques
    • Operating Fluids - Seats
    • Seats - Repair Instructions
    • Seats - Special Tools
    • Seats - Tightening Torques
  • Sun Roof/T-Top/Convertible Top
    • Convertible, Hardtop, Sunroof - Repair
    • Electrical Drives - Tightening Torques
    • General Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • General Electrical System - Technical Data
    • General Electrical System - Tightening Torques
    • Operating Fluids - Sunroof And Convertible Top
    • Slide/Tilt Sunroof & Convertible Top - Special Tools
    • Sliding/Tilt Sunroof - Repair
    • Sliding/Tilt Sunroof - Tightening Torque
  • Windows
    • Body Equipment - Repair Instructions
    • Body Equipment - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Body Equipment - Tightening Torques - Z3
    • Electrical Drives - Tightening Torques
    • General Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • General Electrical System - Technical Data
    • General Electrical System - Tightening Torques
    • ZKE 4 - Overview - E36
• Brakes
  • Anti-Lock Brakes/Traction Control - Diagnosis & Repair (E36)
  • Mechanical - Hydraulic
    • Brakes - Repair
    • Operating Fluids - Brakes
    • Operating Fluids - Pedals
    • Pedals - Repair
    • Pedals - Technical Data
    • Pedals - Tightening Torques
  • Anti-Lock Brakes/Traction Control - Diagnosis & Repair (E36) (2)
• Drivelines & Axles
  • Axle Shafts
    • Axle Shafts - Repair
    • Operating Fluids - Front Axle
    • Operating Fluids - Rear Axle
  • Differentials & Drive Axles
    • Operating Fluids - Front Axle
    • Operating Fluids - Rear Axle
  • Driveshaft & Universal Joints
    • Operating Fluids - Drive Shaft
    • Propeller Shaft - Repair Instructions
    • Propeller Shaft - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Propeller Shaft - Tightening Torques
• Electrical
  • Body Electrical
    • Breakout Boxes & Connectors - Overview
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    • Electric Signals - Overview
    • General Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • General Electrical System - Technical Data
    • General Electrical System - Tightening Torques
    • Operating Fluids - Electrical System
  • Charging Systems
    • Battery - Overview
    • Charging Systems - Overview
    • Engine Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • Engine Electrical System - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Engine Electrical System - Technical Data
    • Engine Electrical System - Tightening Torques - Z3 Roadster (3.0L/E36)
    • General Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • General Electrical System - Technical Data
    • General Electrical System - Tightening Torques
    • Generators & Regulators
  • Component Locations
    • Diagnostic Connector (DLC) Locations
    • Electrical Component Locator
  • Fuses & Circuit Breakers
    • Fuse Assignment Symbol Definitions
    • Fuses & Circuit Breakers - E36 (Z3)
  • Gauges
    • Body Equipment - Repair Instructions
    • Body Equipment - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Body Equipment - Tightening Torques - Z3
    • Communication Systems - Repair Instructions
    • Communications Systems - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Driver Information - Overview
    • Engine Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • Engine Electrical System - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Engine Electrical System - Technical Data
    • Engine Electrical System - Tightening Torques - Z3 Roadster (3.0L/E36)
    • Instruments - Repair Instructions
    • Instruments - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
  • Horns
    • General Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • General Electrical System - Technical Data
    • General Electrical System - Tightening Torques
  • Motors, Switches, Relays
    • Breakout Boxes & Connectors - Overview
    • CIP Programming - Overview
    • DVOM - Overview
    • Electric Signals - Overview
    • General Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • General Electrical System - Technical Data
    • General Electrical System - Tightening Torques
    • Operating Fluids - Electrical System
  • Starter
    • Engine Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • Engine Electrical System - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Engine Electrical System - Technical Data
    • Engine Electrical System - Tightening Torques - Z3 Roadster (3.0L/E36)
    • Starters
    • Starting Systems - Overview
  • Wiring Diagrams
    • System Wiring Diagrams
    • Using lemon2025'S System Wiring Diagrams
• Engine Mechanical
  • Accessory Drive Belts
    • Specifications & Drive Belt Routing
  • Auxiliary Emission Control Systems
    • Emission Control System Visual Inspection Procedures - General Information
  • Electric Cooling Fan - Repair (E36)
  • Cooling System (Mechanical)
    • Cooling System - Repair Instructions
    • Cooling System - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Cooling System - Technical Data
    • Cooling System - Tightening Torques - Z3 Roadster (3.0L/E36)
    • Engine Cooling And HVAC - Overview
    • Operating Fluids - Radiator
    • Specifications & Drive Belt Routing
  • Exhaust
    • Exhaust System - Repair Instructions
    • Exhaust System - Tightening Torques - Z3 & Roadster (3.0L/E36)
    • Operating Fluids - Exhaust System
  • Fuel System
    • Engine Diagnosis - Overview
    • Fuel Supply System - Repair Instructions
    • Fuel Supply System - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Fuel Supply System - Technical Data
    • Fuel Supply System - Tightening Torques - Z3 Roadster & Coupe (3.0L)
    • Fuel System - Operating Fluids
    • Fuel System - Repair Instructions - Z3
    • Fuel System - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Fuel System - Technical Data
    • Fuel System - Tightening Torques - Z3 (3.0L/E36)
  • Mechanical
    • Basic Measuring Techniques - Overview
    • Engine - Repair (M54)
    • Engine - Technical Data
    • Engine - Tightening Torques
    • Engine And Transmission Mounting - Tightening Torques
    • Engine Diagnosis - Overview
    • Engine- Special Tools - M-Coupe & Z3 (E36)
    • Operating Fluids - Engine
  • Starter
    • Engine Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • Engine Electrical System - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Engine Electrical System - Technical Data
    • Engine Electrical System - Tightening Torques - Z3 Roadster (3.0L/E36)
    • Starters
    • Starting Systems - Overview
• Engine Performance
  • Engine Controls - On-Vehicle Adjustments
  • Application
    • Introduction
  • Emissions
    • Emission Applications
    • Emission Control Abbreviations
    • State Emission Standards - Diesel
    • State Emission Standards - Gas
  • Fuel Delivery
    • Engine Diagnosis - Overview
    • Fuel Supply System - Repair Instructions
    • Fuel Supply System - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Fuel Supply System - Technical Data
    • Fuel Supply System - Tightening Torques - Z3 Roadster & Coupe (3.0L)
    • Fuel System - Operating Fluids
    • Fuel System - Repair Instructions - Z3
    • Fuel System - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Fuel System - Technical Data
    • Fuel System - Tightening Torques - Z3 (3.0L/E36)
  • Ignition System
    • Engine Diagnosis - Overview
    • Engine Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • Engine Electrical System - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Engine Electrical System - Technical Data
    • Engine Electrical System - Tightening Torques - Z3 Roadster (3.0L/E36)
  • Mode 6
  • Remove, Overhaul & Install
    • Engine Controls - Removal, Overhaul & Installation
    • Engine Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • Engine Electrical System - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Engine Electrical System - Technical Data
    • Engine Electrical System - Tightening Torques - Z3 Roadster (3.0L/E36)
  • Specifications
    • Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications
    • Firing Order & Cylinder Identification
  • System
    • Coding And Programming - Overview
    • Diagnostic Equipment - Overview - All
    • Diagnostic Trouble Codes With Test Charts
    • Emissions - Overview
    • Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures
    • Engine Controls - System & Component Testing
    • Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes
    • Understanding Diagnostics - Overview
  • Testing & Diagnosis
    • Coding And Programming - Overview
    • Diagnostic Equipment - Overview - All
    • Diagnostic Trouble Codes With Test Charts
    • Emissions - Overview
    • Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures
    • Engine Controls - System & Component Testing
    • Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes
    • Understanding Diagnostics - Overview
  • Theory and Operation
    • Emissions - Overview
    • Understanding Diagnostics - Overview
  • Tune-Up
    • Engine Diagnosis - Overview
    • Engine Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • Engine Electrical System - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Engine Electrical System - Technical Data
    • Engine Electrical System - Tightening Torques - Z3 Roadster (3.0L/E36)
  • Wiring Diagrams
• General Information
  • Abbreviations
    • Commonly Used Abbreviations - General Information
    • Emission Control Abbreviations
  • Basic Trouble Shooting
    • Basic Trouble Shooting - General Information
    • Commonly Used Abbreviations - General Information
    • Emission Control Abbreviations
    • Engine Performance - Trouble Shooting - General Information
  • Brakes
    • Anti-Lock Brake Safety Precautions - General Information
    • Map - Brake Systems
    • Map - Routine Inspection Reference Guide
  • Check Lists
    • Symptom Check List Worksheet - General Information
  • Computer Relearn Procedures - Import
  • Drive Cycles
    • Emissions - Overview
    • OBD-II Drive Cycles
  • Driveline/Axles
    • Drive Axle Noise Diagnosis - General Information
    • Gear Tooth Contact Patterns - General Information
    • Map - Drive Train & Transmission
    • Trouble Shooting - Clutches - General Information
  • DTC Index
    • DTC Index (Engine)
    • DTC Index (Transmission)
  • Electrical
    • Map - Electrical Systems
    • Using lemon2025'S System Wiring Diagrams
  • Engine
    • Engine Overhaul Procedures - General Information
    • General Cooling System Service - General Information
  • Engine Performance
    • Electrostatic Discharge Warning - General Information
    • Engine Performance Diagnostic Routine Outline - General Information
    • Engine Performance Safety Precautions
    • Map - Engine Performance & Maintenance
    • Parasitic Load Explanation & Test Procedures - General Information
    • State Emission Standards - Diesel
    • State Emission Standards - Gas
    • Waveforms - Injector Pattern Tutorial - General Information
  • Map - Exhaust Systems
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC)
    • Map - Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning
  • Identification
    • BMW Model & Engine Identification
    • CANADIAN Model Cross-Reference
  • Metric Conversions
    • Engine Displacement Conversion Table - ECAT
    • Metric Conversions
  • OEM General Information
    • Coding And Programming - Overview - All Models
    • How To Use The Engine Performance Section
    • Maintenance & General Information - Special Tools - M-Coupe & Z3 (E36)
    • Maintenance And General Information - Repair Instructions
    • MAINTENANCE AND GENERAL INFORMATION - TIGHTENING TORQUES - Z3 Roadster (3.0L) E36
    • Operating Fluids - Maintenance & General Information
  • Maintenance Reminder Light (Reset Procedures)
  • Restraints
    • Air Bag Deactivation Procedures
    • Air Bag/SRS Component Inspection & Replacement Tables - EUROPEAN
  • Specifications Index
    • Common Specs & Procedures
  • Steering
    • Map - Steering, Suspension, Wheel Alignment, Wheels & Tires
    • Wheel Alignment Theory & Operation - General Information
  • Trouble Shooting - Manual Transmission - General Information
• Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC)
  • HVAC Control Systems
    • A/C-Heater System
    • Air Conditioning & Heating - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Engine Cooling And HVAC - Overview
    • Heating And Air Conditioning - Technical Data
    • IHKS Climate Control - Overview - Z3, 318TI (E36)
    • Operating Fluids - Air Conditioning And Heating
• Maintenance
  • Maintenance Reminder Light (Reset Procedures)
• Restraints
  • Air Bag, SRS
    • Air Bag - Trouble Codes
    • Air Bag Restraint Systems
    • Air Bag/SRS Component Inspection & Replacement Tables - EUROPEAN
    • Audio, Navigation, Anti-Theft And Restraints - Repair Instructions
    • Audio, Navigation, Anti-Theft And Restraints - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Audio, Navigation, Anti-Theft And Restraints - Tightening Torques
    • General Electrical System - Repair Instructions
    • General Electrical System - Technical Data
    • General Electrical System - Tightening Torques
    • Passive Safety Systems - Overview
  • Restraints Control Systems
    • Passive Safety Systems - Overview
  • Seat Belts
    • Passive Safety Systems - Overview
• Steering
  • Manual Steering
    • Power Rack & Pinion - E36
    • Steering - Operating Fluids
  • Power Steering
    • Power Rack & Pinion - E36
    • Steering - Operating Fluids
  • Steering Column - E36
• Suspension
  • Electronic Suspension
    • Integrated Suspension System - Technical Data
    • Integrated Suspension Systems - Operating Fluids
  • Front Suspension
    • Front Suspension - Repair - E36
    • Operating Fluids - Front Axle
    • Suspension Systems - Overview
  • Rear Suspension
    • Operating Fluids - Rear Axle
    • Rear Suspension
    • Suspension Systems - Overview
  • Wheel Alignment
    • Specifications & Procedures
    • Steering - Operating Fluids
  • Wheels & Tire System
    • Operating Fluids - Wheels And Tires
    • Wheel & Tires - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Wheel And Tires - Repair Instructions
    • Wheel And Tires - Service Information
    • Wheel And Tires - Technical Data
    • Wheel And Tires - Tightening Torques - Z3
• Transmission
  • Automatic Trans
    • Automatic Transmission Control - Overview
    • Diagnostic Trouble Codes - Transmission
    • Electronic Transmission - Overview
    • Electronic Transmission Control - Overview
    • Engine And Transmission Mounting - Tightening Torques
    • Gear Shift Mechanism - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Operating Fluids - Automatic Transmission
    • Operating Fluids - Gear Shift Mechanism
    • Removal & Installation (A5S 360R/390R)
    • Standard/Automatic Transmission - Overview
  • Clutch
    • Clutch - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Clutch - Torque Specifications
    • Operating Fluids - Clutch
    • Pedals - Repair
    • Pedals - Technical Data
    • Pedals - Tightening Torques
  • Manual Trans
    • Engine And Transmission Mounting - Tightening Torques
    • Gear Shift Mechanism - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Manual Transmission - Servicing
    • Manual Transmission - Special Tools - M-Coupe/Roadster & Z3 (E36)
    • Operating Fluids - Gear Shift Mechanism
    • Operating Fluids - Manual Transmission
    • Removal & Installation
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