How to carry out replacement: Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit 1.8i BMW Z3 Roadster
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How to change water pump on BMW Z3 Roadster (E36) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit on your BMW Z3
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Water Pump + Timing Belt Kit : 70000 km
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Replacement: water pump – BMW Z3 (E36). Tools you might need:
Wire brush
All-purpose cleaning spray
Sealant
Torque wrench
Drive socket # 7
Drive socket # 10
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 16
Ratchet wrench
Clip removal tool
Seal scraper
Flat screwdriver
Funnel
Fluid container
Fender cover
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Replacement: water pump – BMW Z3 (E36). Tip from AUTODOC:
  • Follow the terms, recommendations and requirements of the part operation provided by the manufacturer.
  • Check the coolant condition and replace it if necessary.
  • Inspect the thermostat and the thermostat housing. Replace if necessary.
  • Please note: all work on the car – BMW Z3 (E36) – should be done with the engine switched off.
Carry out replacement in the following order:
  1. Step 1
    Open the hood.
    Step 2
    Use a fender protection cover to prevent damaging paintwork and plastic parts of the car.
    Step 3
    Remove the fasteners of the air duct housing. Use a clip removal tool.
    Step 4
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    Remove the air distribution housing assembly.
  2. Step 5
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    Unscrew the coolant reservoir cap.
  3. Step 6
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    Prepare a container for fluids.
  4. Step 7
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    Open the coolant drain tap.
  5. Step 8
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    Drain the coolant from the engine.
    Replacement: water pump – BMW Z3 (E36). Tip from AUTODOC:
    Caution! The coolant can be very hot.Wear gloves to prevent contact with hot liquid.Please note: all work on the car – BMW Z3 (E36) – should be done with the engine switched off.Wait until the coolant has completely flowed out of the drain hole.
  6. Step 9
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    Close the coolant drain tap.
  7. Step 10
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    Loosen the clamps of the coolant hoses. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  8. Step 11
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    Detach the coolant hose.
  9. Step 12
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    Loosen the coolant hose clamp. Use a drive socket #7. Use a ratchet wrench.
  10. Step 13
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    Detach the coolant hose.
  11. Step 14
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    Detach the coolant pipe bracket. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  12. Step 15
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    Unscrew the thermostat housing fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  13. Step 16
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    Clean the thermostat housing fasteners. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  14. Step 17
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    Unscrew the thermostat housing fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  15. Step 18
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    Remove the thermostat housing.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    Replacement: water pump – BMW Z3 (E36). To avoid damaging the part when removing it, do not use excessive force.Caution! Coolant may leak out of the coolant lines and thermostat housing.
  16. Step 19
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    Unscrew the water pump pulley fastener. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  17. Step 20
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  18. Step 21
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    Remove the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: water pump – BMW Z3 (E36). AUTODOC experts recommend:
    Check the condition of the tensioner pulley and idler pulley. Replace them if necessary.
  19. Step 22
    Return the tensioner pulley to its initial position.
    Step 23
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    Remove the water pump pulley.
  20. Step 24
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    Clean the water pump mounting seat. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  21. Step 25
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    Unscrew the water pump fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  22. Step 26
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    Remove the water pump.
    Replacement: water pump – BMW Z3 (E36). Tip:
    Caution! Coolant may come out from the water pump channels and body.
  23. Step 27
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    Clean the water pump mounting seat. Use a seal scraper. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  24. Step 28
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    Treat the water pump mounting seat. Use a sealant.
  25. Step 29
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    Install the new water pump.
  26. Step 30
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    Tighten the water pump fasteners. Use a drive socket #10. Use a torque wrench. Tighten it to 9 nm torque.
  27. Step 31
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    Install the water pump pulley.
  28. Step 32
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    Screw in the fasteners of the water pump pulley. Use a drive socket #10. Use a ratchet wrench.
  29. Step 33
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    Pull aside the V-ribbed belt tensioner pulley. Use a drive socket #16. Use a ratchet wrench.
  30. Step 34
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    Install the V-ribbed belt.
    Replacement: water pump – BMW Z3 (E36). AUTODOC recommends:
    Make sure that the V-ribbed belt fits all pulleys snugly.
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