The service and repair manual for the 2013 BMW Z4 — 3.0L I6 and 3.0L I6 and 2.0L I4 engines, 4 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 | 2013 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.0L I6 — 182 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged 3.0L I6 — 182 cu in, DOHC 2.0L I4 — 122 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged |
| Trims | sDrive35is Convertible 2-Door · sDrive35i Convertible 2-Door · sDrive28i Convertible 2-Door · sDrive20i Convertible 2-Door |
| Federal record | 1 recall · 12 complaints · 25 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 2013 Z4 manual






03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 402
- Engine Performance 37,244
- Accessories & Equipment 4,545
- General Information 1,790
- Body & Frame 3,164
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 109
- Brakes 117
- Maintenance 32
- Collision 1,014
- Restraints 390
- Drivelines & Axles 565
- Steering 200
- Electrical 2,691
- Suspension 486
- Engine Mechanical 817
- Transmission 1,213
- Axle Nut/Hub Nut (Collar Nut) 184
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 2013 Z4
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — power assist › vacuum · 13V454000A failure of the brake vacuum pump results in a reduction in braking power that could increase the r.
Owners have filed 12 complaints and BMW has issued 25 technical service bulletins for the 2013 Z4. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 2013 Z4 manual
Is this manual specific to the 2013 Z4?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 2013 model year, covering the 3.0L I6 and 3.0L I6 and 2.0L I4 across the sDrive35is Convertible 2-Door, sDrive35i Convertible 2-Door, sDrive28i Convertible 2-Door, sDrive20i Convertible 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 2013 Z4 problems does it help with?
1 recall is on federal record for the 2013 Z4, covering service brakes, hydraulic. 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 2013 Z4 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 2013 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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