Get Owner service procedures -> Wheel change Guide for BMW Z3 SUV First Generation (1995-2002)

¹⁴⁶ⁿWheel change

Safety measures in the event of a Place the jack on a firm support

flat tire or a wheel change: surface.

Stop the vehicle on a firm, level surface Do not place wooden blocks or similar

as far as possible from the flow of

traffic. Turn on the hazard warning

flashers.

objects under the jack. If this is done,

the jack might not be able to reach its

full support capacity because of the

Turn the steering wheel to the straight- limited height.

ahead position and engage the steering Do not lie under the vehicle or start the

lock, engage the parking brake and

shift into 1st or reverse gear (selector

engine when the vehicle is supported

by the jack. This creates the risk of fatal

lever in "Park" with automatic transmis- injury.<

sion).

Z3 coupe

All passengers should be outside the

vehicle and well away from your imme-

diate working area (for instance, behind

the guardrail).

What you will need

The illustration depicts an example of

the onboard tool kit of the Z3 coupe.

Other than the warning triangle, the

same tools are arranged somewhat

differently in the storage compartment

of the Z3 roadster.

If a warning triangle or portable hazard

warning lamp is available, set it up on

the roadside at an appropriate distance

from the rear of the vehicle. Comply

with all safety guidelines and regula-

tions.

In order to avoid rattling noises later,

note the position of the tools when you

remove them and return them to their

original position when you are through

using them.

Change the wheel only on a level, firm

surface which is not slippery. Avoid

jacking the vehicle on a soft or slippery

support surface (snow, ice, tiles, loose

gravel, etc.), since it could slide side-

ways.

> Jack

Release the Velcro®fastener in the

luggage compartment under the floor

mat next to the battery.

After use, wind down the jack

completely

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> 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.

Z3 coupe

Z3 roadster

Remove the spare wheel

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.

Z3 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.

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Raise and secure the floor panel in the

luggage compartment.

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.

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.

The spare wheel is secured at two

mounting points.

Left-hand attachment point – arrow 1.

Right-hand attachment point – arrow 2.

Place the hexagon nut in a secure

location.<

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Pull the lifting handle up until the spare Pull the storage tray with the spare

wheel tray is lifted slightly. At the same wheel completely out of the spare

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.

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.

wheel bracket toward the rear.

Using the lifting handle, lower the spare

wheel bracket with storage tray and

spare wheel and place it on the ground.

When the valve extension is

screwed onto or off of the spare

wheel, you may hear a brief hissing as

air escapes.<

Do not put your feet beneath the

rear of the vehicle because the

spare wheel could fall as it is being

lowered.<

The procedure for removing the spare

wheel is also illustrated with picto-

graphs located on the floor mat of the

luggage compartment.

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The wheel with the flat tire cannot

Mount the spare wheel

be placed in the spare wheel

bracket in the place of the spare

wheel.<

1. 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

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.<

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:

Using the lifting handle, pull the spare

wheel bracket upward until the spring

retainer catches. Secure the bracket

with the hexagon nut – ensure that it is

tightened down correctly.

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

> 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.

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5. 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

> 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

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

10 in (25 cm) from the rear wheel

opening

> Crank the jack until the wheel you 10. Screw in the remaining lug bolts.

> If necessary, remove snow, ice or

mud from the plastic elements

> Screw the jack arm up until the

jack just fits under the vehicle

are changing is off of the ground.

6. Unscrew the lug bolts and remove

the wheel

Tighten all the bolts down correctly

11. Lower the jack and remove it from

beneath the vehicle

7. Remove accumulations of mud or

dirt from the mounting surfaces of

the wheel and hub. Clean the lug

bolts

12. Tighten the lug bolts in a diagonal

pattern

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13. 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

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.

Driving with the spare wheel

Drive 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.

Replace the defective tire as soon as

possible and have the new wheel/tire

balanced.

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.<

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.<

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]).<

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