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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2023M3 BASE, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)QUICK LOOKUPSCOMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES (G80)SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
2023 BMW M3 Base, Automatic Trans
Specifications Index
2023 BMW M3 Base, Automatic TransSECTION Specifications Index
M3 (G80) SPECIFICATIONS INDEX
| System | Specification/Procedure | |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | ||
| Service | EXTRACTING, EVACUATING AND FILLING AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM | |
| Torque | HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING TIGHTENING TORQUES | |
| Axle Nut/Hub Nut (Collar Nut) | ||
| Front | FRONT AXLE TIGHTENING TORQUES | |
| Rear | REAR AXLE TIGHTENING TORQUES | |
| Battery | BATTERY | |
| Brakes | ||
| Bleeding Sequence | RR, LR, RF, LF | |
| Disc Brakes | FRONT BRAKES REAR BRAKES |
|
| Torque | BRAKE TIGHTENING TORQUES | |
| Charging | ||
| Generator | ALTERNATOR WITH DRIVE AND ATTACHMENT | |
| Torque | ALTERNATOR TIGHTENING TORQUES | |
| Drive Belts | ||
| Adjustment | N/A | |
| Belt Routing | V BELT WITH BELT TENSIONER AND IDLER PULLEY | |
| Engine Cooling | ||
| Coolant, Cooling System Test | COOLING, TEST | |
| Radiator Cap Pressure | CHECKING THE COOLING SYSTEM FOR WATERTIGHTNESS WITH THE SPECIAL TOOL (WITH TESTER) | |
| Thermostat R & I | REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COOLANT THERMOSTAT | |
| Water Pump R & I | COOLANT PUMP WITH DRIVE | |
| Engine Mechanical | ||
| Compression | N/A | |
| Oil pressure | CHECKING ENGINE OIL PRESSURE | |
| Overhaul | ENGINE TECHNICAL DATA | |
| Torque | ENGINE TIGHTENING TORQUES | |
| Fluid Specifications | See FLUIDS under MAINTENANCE tab. From within Manager or Service Writer, click the "30/60/90 Interval" or "Maint." button. | |
| Flywheel/Flex Plate Torque | FLYWHEEL | |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel Filter Location | In fuel tank | |
| Fuel Filter R & I | REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING DELIVERY UNIT | |
| Pressure Release Procedure | N/A | |
| Pressure Specification | specification not available, refer to procedure below for checking fuel pressure | |
| Fuel Pressure Test Procedure | NOTES REGARDING THE FUEL PRESSURE TEST (REFERENCE PRESSURE: SURROUNDING AREA) | |
| Ignition | ||
| Firing Order | N/A | |
| Ignition Wires (Routing) | Coil on plug | |
| Spark Plug | ||
| Type | OEM Part Number - 12 12 5 A4E F60 | |
| Gap | N/A | |
| Torque | 22 Β± 2 Ft. Lbs. (30 Β± 3 Nm) | |
| Starting | ||
| Starter | STARTER WITH ATTACHMENT | |
| Torque | STARTER TIGHTENING TORQUES | |
| Wheel Alignment | ||
| Adjustment Specifications | STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT REPAIR | |
| Torque | STEERING AND WHEEL ALIGNMENT TIGHTENING TORQUES | |
| Wheel & Tire | ||
| Wheel Lug Nut Torque | 103 Ft. Lbs. (140 Nm) | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.