2002 BMW Z3 change wheel

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsMaintenanceControlsOverview
Wheel change>Wedge (wheel chock)
Next to the jack
>Lug wrench, centering pin, spark-
plug wrench and lifting handle
In the luggage compartment under
the floor mat
>Spare wheel
Stored under the luggage compart-
ment on the vehicle floor and
protected with a storage tray.
Remove the spare wheelZ3 coupe:
Remove the floor of the storage
compartment (arrow) at the right in the
luggage compartment.
Release the Velcro
¨ fastener and
remove the warning triangle.
367de317
Z3 cou
pe
Z3 roadster:
Loosen the screw connection on the
floor of the storage tray (arrow) at the
right in the luggage compartment and
remove the compartment.367de318
Z3 roadster

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Wheel changeRaise and secure the floor panel in the
luggage compartment.
The spare wheel is secured at two
mounting points.
Left-hand attachment point Ð arrow 1.
Right-hand attachment point Ð arrow 2.367de312
Right-hand attachment point:
Place the spark plug wrench on the
hexagon nut and, using the alignment
tool to assist you, loosen the hexagon
nut. Remove the hexagon nut and the
protective cap.
Place the hexagon nut in a secure
location.< 367de268
Left-hand attachment point:
Take the lifting handle from the tool kit,
lower it on the rope and fit it on the
hexagon nut. Hold the rope at the top
and unscrew the nut with the lifting
handle.367de269

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsMaintenanceControlsOverview
Wheel changePull the lifting handle up until the spare
wheel tray is lifted slightly. At the same
time, compress the locking spring
(arrow). This releases the spare wheel
(weight: approx. 8.8 lbs/4 kg). The
spare wheel must then be held with the
lifting handle.
Using the lifting handle, lower the spare
wheel bracket with storage tray and
spare wheel and place it on the ground.
Do not put your feet beneath the
rear of the vehicle because the
spare wheel could fall as it is being
lowered.< 367de270
Pull the storage tray with the spare
wheel completely out of the spare
wheel bracket toward the rear.367de276
Lift the spare wheel at the front. Lay it
down toward the rear next to the
storage tray and with the valve facing
upward. Quickly unscrew the valve
extension from the valve of the spare
wheel. Unscrew the valve cap from the
storage tray and mount it on the spare
wheel.
When the valve extension is
screwed onto or off of the spare
wheel, you may hear a brief hissing as
air escapes.<
The procedure for removing the spare
wheel is also illustrated with picto-
graphs located on the floor mat of the
luggage compartment.367de277

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Wheel change
The wheel with the flat tire cannot
be placed in the spare wheel
bracket in the place of the spare
wheel.<
There is a plastic bag in the onboard
tool kit. Put the flat tire and the storage
tray into this bag.
Do not reposition the storage tray
in the spare wheel bracket without
the spare wheel.<
Using the lifting handle, pull the spare
wheel bracket upward until the spring
retainer catches. Secure the bracket
with the hexagon nut Ð ensure that it is
tightened down correctly.
The spare wheel is returned to its orig-
inal position in the same manner as it is
removed, however in the reverse order.
When doing so, make sure that:
>The valve extension is mounted on
the spare wheel valve
>The storage tray is facing toward the
rear (see arrow) with the valve exten-
sion pointing to the inside left to
ensure that it is possible to check the
tire inflation pressure.367de271
Mount the spare wheel1. Secure the vehicle to prevent it from
rolling:
Place the wedge against the rear
surface of the front tire on the side
opposite the side being raised. If the
vehicle is parked on a downward
slope, place the wedge securely in
front of the tire. If the wheel must be
changed on a surface with a more
severe slope, take additional precau-
tions to secure the vehicle from
rolling
2. Wheels with full wheel covers
*:
reach into the ventilation openings
and pull the cover off
3. For wheels equipped with hub
covers
*: position a screwdriver in the
slot and pry the hub cover off
4. Loosen the lug bolts g a turn

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IndexDataTechnologyRepairsMaintenanceControlsOverview
Wheel change5. Position the jack on the vehicle:
>Plastic elements are mounted on
the vehicle floorpan for positioning
the jack. These positions (refer to
the arrows) are located approx.
16 in (40 cm) from the front wheel
opening and
10 in (25 cm) from the rear wheel
opening
>If necessary, remove snow, ice or
mud from the plastic elements
>Screw the jack arm up until the
jack just fits under the vehicle367de382
>Position the jack at the jacking
point closest to the flat tire so that
the jack base is vertically below
the jacking point and the entire
surface of the head of the jack will
move squarely into the recess of
the plastic element when the jack
is cranked
>Crank the jack until the wheel you
are changing is off of the ground.
6. Unscrew the lug bolts and remove
the wheel
7. Remove accumulations of mud or
dirt from the mounting surfaces of
the wheel and hub. Clean the lug
bolts367de065
8. Take the centering pin from the
vehicle tool kit. Insert the centering
pin together with the plastic cap
into one of the bolt sockets
9. Position the spare wheel and screw
at least two lug bolts into opposite
bolt sockets. Remove the centering
pin
10. Screw in the remaining lug bolts.
Tighten all the bolts down correctly
11. Lower the jack and remove it from
beneath the vehicle
12. Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal
pattern367de066

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Wheel change13. Wheels with full wheel covers:
Place the wheel cover with the
valve opening over the valve. Use
both hands to press the cover
securely onto the rim
14. Check and correct the inflation
pressure at the earliest opportunity.
Use only the full wheel cover
installed by the factory. Other
wheel covers may not fit securely. The
full wheel cover may not be installed on
the spare wheel because the cover
could be damaged.<
The jack is designed for changing
wheels only. Do not attempt to lift
a different vehicle model or any other
type of load with the jack. To do so
could lead to property damage or
personal injury.
To ensure continued safety, check the
tightness of the lug bolts at the earliest
opportunity (torque specification:
72 lbs ft [100 Nm]).<
If light-alloy wheels other than Original
BMW light-alloy wheels have been
mounted, it may be necessary to use
different lug bolts for those wheels.
Replace the defective tire as soon as
possible and have the new wheel/tire
balanced.
Driving with the spare wheelDrive cautiously and do not exceed a
speed of 50 mph (80 km/h).
Be aware that vehicle handling will be
altered. Slower brake response time,
longer braking distances and changed
steering characteristics may be antici-
pated when approaching limit condi-
tions.
Only one spare wheel may be
mounted at any time. Mount a
wheel and tire with the same size and
specifications as the others at the
earliest possible opportunity. Maintain
the specified tire inflation pressures,
refer to the table on page 27.<

Everything from A to ZAABS (Antilock Brake
System)101
Accessories6
Adaptive Transmission
Control (ATC)62, 164
ADB (Automatic Differential
Braking)74
Adding
brake fluid126t
engine coolant126t
engine oil123t
washer fluid122t
Additional storage areas90
Adjusting
backrest50
mirrors50, 51
seat49
washer nozzles122t
Air conditioner84
Air distribution82, 86
Air outlets80, 84
ventilation85
Air supply82, 86
Air vents80, 84
Airbags21, 54, 164
important safety
notices130
sitting correctly55Antenna107
Antifreeze126
Antifreeze protection,
radiator105, 125
Antilock Brake System
(ABS)101
Anti-theft system32
Approved gross vehicle
weight172
Approved wheel and tire
specifications116
Aquaplaning99, 111
ASC+T (Automatic Stability
Control plus
Traction)73, 165
Ashtray91
ATC (Adaptive Transmission
Control)62, 164
Automatic cruise control67
Automatic Differential
Braking (ADB)74
Automatic rear window
washer65
Automatic Stability Control
plus Traction
(ASC+T)73, 165
Automatic transmission with
Steptronic62
gear indicator68Automatic windshield
washer122
Average fuel
consumption72
Average speed72
BBackrest, adjusting50
Backup lamps61
bulb replace-
ment139t, 140t
Battery153, 174
capacity174
charge condition154
charging154
discharged158
disposal154t
removal and
installation155
Battery change, keys143
Battery charge indicator
lamp20
Battery safety terminal155
Beverage holder91
BMW High Performance
Synthetic Oil124
Brake fluid126
disposal127tBrake hydraulic system20
Brake lamps, bulb replace-
ment139t, 140t
Brake pads22, 104
Brake system103, 104
brake fluid126
fluid level104
winter road
conditions105
Brakes, malfunctions104
Break-in procedure98
Bulb replacement137t
CCalifornia Proposition
65 Warning132
Capacities173
Car jack146t
Car keys30
Car radio
reception107, 166
refer also to the separate
Owner's Manual
Car wash systems, refer to
the "Caring for your
vehicle" manual
From A to Z

Everything from A to Z
181n
IndexDataTechnologyRepairsMaintenanceControlsOverview
Heated seats89
Heating and
ventilation80, 84
Heat-up, rapid83
Height171
Height adjustment, seats49
Help with jump starting158
High beams23, 64
bulb replacement137t
High Performance Synthetic
Oil124
High-mount brake lamp
(center)141
Hood release118t
Horn17
Hub cover150
Hydraulic brake assistant,
refer to DBCIIce warning71
Identification number of the
vehicle127
Identification, tires114
Ignition key30
Ignition switch58
Immobilizer, electronic31
Immobilizer, vehicle31Imprint4
Indicator lamps20
Inflation
pressures26t, 110
Inflation pressures,
tires26t
INSPECTION69
Instrument panel16
lighting76
Instruments18
Interface socket for onboard
diagnostics (OBD)133
Interior lamps77
bulb replacement142t
Interlock58
Intermittent wipe switch65
JJack146t
Jump-starting158tKKeys30
Keys with remote
control30, 33
Key, battery change143t
Kickdown63
LLamp switch76
Lashing eyes94
Leather care, refer to the
"Caring for your vehicle"
manual
Length171
License plate lamps
bulb replacement141t
Light-alloy wheel116
LIGHTS ON warning76
Limited slip differential166
Load-securing devices94
Lock buttons36
Locks, care105
Low beams76
bulb replacement137t
Low-fuel indicator lamp68
Lug bolts150, 151
Lug wrench147t
Luggage compartment36
capacity172
locking separately37
Luggage compartment lamp
bulb replacement142tLuggage compartment
lid36
electrical
malfunction37t
emergency release from
luggage compartment's
interior38
manual operation37t
MM + S tires115
Magic Eye
refer to Battery charge
condition154
Maintenance69, 128
Malfunction, cellular
phone107
Manual operation
doors32t
fuel filler door157t
luggage
compartment37t
luggage compartment
lid37t
Manual transmission61
Master key with battery
lamp143