1998 BMW Z3 Service and Repair Manual

This factory service and repair manual for the 1998 BMW Z3 spans three engines in one two-door convertible body: a 1.9L inline-four, a 2.8L inline-six and a 3.2L inline-six, all naturally aspirated with double overhead camshafts on gasoline, across the 1.9i, 2.8i, M Roadster and Roadster trims. Three engines mean three sets of clearances, timing procedures and torque values, and the manual is arranged so a technician can reach the right set without reading past the other two to find it.

Engines covered

• 1.9L inline-four — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 2.8L inline-six — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline
• 3.2L inline-six — DOHC, naturally aspirated, gasoline

Body styles covered

• 2-door convertible

Trims covered

• 1.9i
• 2.8i
• M Roadster
• Roadster

Known issues on the 1998 Z3. One recall appears on the federal record for this year, and it is a lighting compliance matter: replacement corner lamps, turn signals and headlights supplied without amber side reflectors, which leaves the car less visible to traffic than the federal standard requires. Owner complaints total thirty-three, with seats at eight, the electrical system at five and the suspension at four. Seat and seat frame procedures, the wiring diagrams covering interior and lighting circuits, and the suspension specifications and torque values are all in this manual.