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1998 BMW 323IS 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 323IS AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Control Module, Replace -> 318ti -> 323iC & 328iC & 2000 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Sedans -> 528i & 540i -> 740i, 740iL & 750iL -> M Coupe, M Roadster & Z3 -> M3, 318i, 323is & 328is & 1998 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Convertibles
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IS 2.5 L6 GAS
M Coupe, M Roadster & Z3
- Remove oddment tray as outlined under "Instrument Panel, Replace."
- Disconnect Bowden cables, connector and micro-switch.
- Remove control module.
M3, 318i, 323is & 328is & 1998 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Convertibles
- On models equipped with analog clock, proceed as follows:
- Insert .035-.039 inch feeler gauge between clock bottom and frame.
- Lever clock out.
- Disconnect plug.
- Insert feeler gauge between frame righthand side and lower tray.
- Lever frame out while dragging fee...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 323IS AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IS 2.5 L6 GAS
Parking Brake
- Ensure parking brake lever is fully released and cables operate freely, then raise and support vehicle.
- Remove one wheel bolt from each wheel.
- Rotate wheel until bolt hole is aligned with adjustment screw.
- Turn adjusting screw until wheel can no longer turn.
- On 1998-99 M3, 740 and 750 models, loosen adjusting screw eight notches.
- On 323Ci, 325, 328Ci and 330 and 2000 323i and 328i and 1999 323i and 328i Sedan m...
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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
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IS 2.5 L6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle
- Remove mounting bolts and front axle support reinforcement plate.
- Lower transmission approximately 0.2 inch.
- Remove vacuum tank from exhaust flap, as required.
- Disconnect fuel line clips.
- Disconnect Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor.
- Remove nuts and disconnect starter motor electrical connectors.
- Remove mounting bolts and starter motor.
- Re...
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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 -> Check Engine Lamp -> With OBD II
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IS 2.5 L6 GAS
The Check Engine lamp will be illuminated when the ignition switch is in the On position and the engine is stopped. If the engine is started, the lamp should go out. If the lamp rem...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 323IS AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 323IS 2.5 L6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain coolant into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at water outlet and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to i...
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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+.
Ground Locations Diagram for 1998 BMW 323IS 2.5 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
Control Modules Diagram for 1998 BMW 323IS 2.5 L6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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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 Diagram Components on diagram: |
1998 BMW 323IS 2.5 L6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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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: |
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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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