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1998 BMW 323IC CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- A/C & Heater Service
- Brake Service
- Fuel Filter Replacement
- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Cabin Air Filter Locations & Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 323IC AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Radiator, Replace -> 323iC & 328iC & 2000 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Sedans -> 528i -> 540i -> 740i & 740iL -> 750iL -> M Coupe, M Roadster, M3, Z3 2.3, Z3 2.8, 323is & 328is & 1998 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Convertibles -> M5 -> Z3 1.9, 318i & 318ti
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS
M Coupe, M Roadster, M3, Z3 2.3, Z3 2.8, 323is & 328is & 1998 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Convertibles
- Drain coolant into suitable container.
- Remove radiator upper cover.
- Remove alternator cooling hose.
- Remove fan from water pump as outlined under "Water Pump, Replace."
- Remove left and righthand expanding rivets.
- Disconnect fan cowl guide tab by pressing center down gently.
- Remove fan cowl and fan, Fig. .
- Disconnect air conditioner temperature switch.
- Disconnect upper and lower radiator hoses, then the expansion hose. ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 323IC AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, dis...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 323IC AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Locations -> 3 Series (Including M3, Z3, M Coupe & Roadster)
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 323IC AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> w/Rear Constant-Velocity Joint -> With Slide
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS
w/Rear Constant-Velocity Joint
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove exhaust system and heat shield.
- Remove mounting bolts and exhaust suspension frame.
- Remove transmission joint disk mounting nuts.
- Remove mounting nuts and differential final drive flange constant-velocity joint.
- Remove center bearing mounting bolts. Do not allow propeller shaft to fall into joints.
- Bend propeller shaft downward at center mount and disconnect transmission or constant-velocity joint centering pin.
- Protect constant-velocity joint with suitable transport cap.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the followi...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 323IC AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS
- Read out stored fault messages with a suitable scan tool.
- Switch off ignition.
- Disconnect and cover battery ground terminal.
- Remove suction filter housing.
- Remove fan clutch.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Drain supply tank for power steering pump if necessary, remove with holder and place to one side. Lines on supply tank for power steering pump remain connected.
- Remove air hose.
- Take off cap on connections.
- Disconnect alternator connector.
- Remove nut and disconnect batt...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 323IC AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1992-98 3 Series
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS
Service interval is determined by the service indicator.
- Obtain the radio anti-theft code prior to disconnecting the battery ground cable.
- Disconnect the battery ground cable.
- On all models except convertible, disengage the two air nozzles (located above the glove compartment) at the top. Position the nozzles straight ahead, then remove the nozzles.
- On all models, remove the glove compartment retaining screws located at each side. On convertible models, the upper two screws are accessed through the air nozzle opening.
- Disconnect the glove compartment lamp.
- Remove the two lower glove ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 323IC AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Air Bag Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS
If the Air Bag warning lamp lights and stays on, diagnosis and ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 323IC AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS
Lower
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at water inlet and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure t...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 323IC AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS
- Remove fan cowl by lifting out expansion rivets on both sides.
- Secure fan pulley with suitable securing tool, or equivalent, then remove fan. Fan has lefthand handed threads.
- Loosen tensioner lock bolts, then turn tensioner with suitable wrench to receive tens...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 BMW 323IC AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 BMW 323IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Emissions Control Components Diagram for 1998 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Junction Box & Ground Locations Diagram for 1998 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 BMW 323IC AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 BMW 323IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
1998 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
1998 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 BMW 323IC AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 BMW 323IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Tools and Equipment Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 BMW 323IC AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 BMW 323IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1998 BMW 323IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1998 BMW 323IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1998 BMW 323IC cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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