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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 323IS AUTOMOBILES

Air Bag System Precautions -> BMW -> Disarming
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IS 2.5 L6 GAS

Prior to disconnecting any air bag/Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) electrical connectors, servicing any system components or other components located near an SRS electrical connector, the system must be disarmed. The connectors and components are identified by their orange color.

  • Obtain radio theft protection code prior to disconnecting battery.
  • Disconnect grou...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 323IS AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IS 2.5 L6 GAS

  • Remove brake disc as outlined under "Rotor, Replace."
  • Remove parking brake shoes' return spring using suitable brake spring pliers,
  • Turn retainers 90° and remove using retainer tool No. 34 4 000, or equivalent, Fig. .
  • Remove shoes by rotating out...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 323IS AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Component Locations -> 3 Series (Including M3, Z3, M Coupe & Roadster)
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IS 2.5 L6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 323IS AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IS 2.5 L6 GAS

Rear

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove rear tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove rear exhaust pipe.
  • Disconnect stabilizer from rear axle carrier and tilt down.
  • Remove axle nut.
  • Remove mounting bolts and remove halfshaft from diff...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 323IS AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IS 2.5 L6 GAS

  • Remove intake air filter housing.
  • Lock fan coupling pulley in place using suitable holder tool. Fan nut has lefthand threads.
  • Remove fan and clutch assembly lefthand threaded nut using suitable wrench tool. Remove fan coupling.
  • Remove drive belt.
  • Remove mounting bolts and...

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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 323IS AUTOMOBILES

Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1992-98 3 Series
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IS 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 323IS AUTOMOBILES

BMW -> Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IS 2.5 L6 GAS

The Anti-Lock warning lamp is used to warn of a system fault. It will be lit during engine start-up, but should go out when the self-diagnostic system determines that the system is functioning properly. If the ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 323IS AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IS 2.5 L6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Disconnect engine wiring harness holder.
  • Disconnect retainers, then remove mounting bolts and air intake filter housing.
  • Disconnect expansion rivets and remove intake hood.
  • Disconnect fan...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 323IS AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IS 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 323IS AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1998 BMW 323IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Coolant Switch & Fan Motors Diagram for 1998 BMW 323IS  2.5 L6 GASEngine Coolant Switch & Fan Motors Diagram for 1998 BMW 323IS 2.5 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Brake Fluid Level Switch
  • Cruise Control Actuator
  • Engine Coolant Level Switch
  • ABS Pedal Travel Sensor
  • Auxiliary Fan Motor
  • Passenger Air Bag & Ground Locations Diagram for 1998 BMW 323IS  2.5 L6 GASPassenger Air Bag & Ground Locations Diagram for 1998 BMW 323IS 2.5 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Passenger Air Bag Gas Generator
  • Connector G-6
  • Connector X-295
  • Connector X-32
  • Connector X-33
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 BMW 323IS AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 BMW 323IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1998 BMW 323IS  2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 BMW 323IS 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Combination Switch
  • Check Engine Soon
  • Fuel Gauge
  • Engine Control Module
  • Electronic Immobilizer Control Module
  • 1998 BMW 323IS  2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 BMW 323IS 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Symbol Identification
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 BMW 323IS AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1998 BMW 323IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IS 2.5 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IS 2.5 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 BMW 323IS AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 BMW 323IS 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 323IS 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 323IS 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 323IS 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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