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

Import Compressor Service -> Seiko/Seiki -> Precautions -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS

Product Compatibility

Before replenishing refrigerant or refrigerant oil, en...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 323IC AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Rotor, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove brake pads as outlined under "Pad, Replace," as required.
  • Remove caliper mounting bolts, then position caliper aside with brake hoses connected.
  • Remove mounting bolts and rotor. Tapping rotor w...

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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

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IC 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 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

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IC 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 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+.

I/P Cluster & Evaporator Temperature Sensor Diagram for 1998 BMW 323IC  2.5 L6 GASI/P Cluster & Evaporator Temperature Sensor Diagram for 1998 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Evaporative Temperature Sensor
  • Connector B-14
  • Connector X-10054
  • Connector X-16
  • Intake Air Temperature Sensor Diagram for 1998 BMW 323IC  2.5 L6 GASIntake Air Temperature Sensor Diagram for 1998 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Intake Air Temperature Sensor
  • Connector X-6101
  • Connector X-6103
  • Connector X-6105
  • Connector X-6106
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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 Diagram1998 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Fuel Pump
  • Driver's Seat Control Switch
  • Right License Plate Light
  • Driver's Door Jamb Switch
  • 1998 BMW 323IC  2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram1998 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Park Brake Switch
  • Brake Fluid Level Switch
  • Instrument Cluster
  • Oil Pressure Switch
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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:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Document: Tools and Equipment
    Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IC 2.5 L6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Tools, Equipment
  • Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX
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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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