The service and repair manual for the 2008 BMW Z4 — 3.0L I6 and 2.5L I6 and 3.2L I6 engines, 7 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L I6 — 183 cu in, DOHC 2.5L I6 — 152 cu in, DOHC 3.2L I6 — 198 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Coupe 3.0si Coupe 2-Door · 2.5si Convertible 2-Door · 3.0si Convertible 2-Door · Roadster 3.0si Convertible 2-Door · M Coupe Coupe 2-Door · M Roadster Convertible 2-Door +1 |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 27 complaints · 14 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2008 Z4 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 355
- Engine Performance 22,058
- Accessories & Equipment 3,189
- General Information 1,527
- Body & Frame 1,444
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 111
- Brakes 105
- Maintenance 32
- Collision 10
- Restraints 535
- Drivelines & Axles 43
- Steering 92
- Electrical 2,359
- Suspension 392
- Engine Mechanical 630
- Transmission 303
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut (Collar Nut) 213
- Thermostat R & I 53
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2008 Z4
- Engine And Engine Cooling — exhaust system › emission control › crankcase (p · 22V119000An electrical short can cause the pcv valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while.
Owners have filed 27 complaints and BMW has issued 14 technical service bulletins for the 2008 Z4. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2008 Z4 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2008 Z4?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2008 model year, covering the 3.0L I6 and 2.5L I6 and 3.2L I6 across the Coupe 3.0si Coupe 2-Door, 2.5si Convertible 2-Door, 3.0si Convertible 2-Door, Roadster 3.0si Convertible 2-Door, M Coupe Coupe 2-Door, M Roadster Convertible 2-Door, Roadster 3.0i Convertible 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2008 Z4 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2008 Z4, covering engine and engine cooling. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 2008 Z4 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2008 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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