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1998 BMW 328IS CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT BMW REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 328IS AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Instrument Panel, Replace -> 318ti -> 323iC & 328iC & 2000 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Sedans -> 528i & 540i -> 740i, 740iL & 750iL -> Lower -> M Coupe, M Roadster & Z3 -> M3, 318i, 323is & 328is & 1998 323i & 328i & 1999 323i & 328i Convertibles -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS
The instrument cluster of some models may require re-coding after removal.
M Coupe, M Roadster & Z3
- Remove clips and remove lower lefthand instrument panel trim.
- Remove mounting bolts and radio.
- On models equipped with automatic transmission, remove mounting bolt, shifter handle and selector lever cover.
- On models equipped with manual transmission, pull shift lever knob off and remove cover.
- On all models, remove left and righthand mounting bolts and rubber gaiter, then push center console finisher strip back and remove up.
- Rem...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 328IS AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, dis...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 328IS AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Component Locations -> 3 Series (Including M3, Z3, M Coupe & Roadster)
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 328IS AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Rear
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 328IS 2.8 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 328IS AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace -> Automatic Transmission -> Manual Transmission
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS
Automatic Transmission
- Remove intake manifold as described in appropriate engine section.
- Disconnect starter electrical connectors.
- Remove starter motor brace nuts and mounting bolts.
- Remove support mounting nut and starter motor.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following.
- Install new O-ring seals on intake manifold.
- Torque support to starter to 44 inch lbs.
- Torque support to crankcase to 35 ft. lbs.
- Torque starter motor mounting bolts to 35 ft. lbs.
- Torque M5 electrical leads to 49 inch lbs., M6 to 58 inch lbs. and M8 to 11 ft. lbs.
Manual Tr...
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CABIN AIR FILTER LOCATIONS & REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 328IS AUTOMOBILES
Cabin Air Filter Service -> BMW -> 1992-98 3 Series
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 328IS 2.8 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 328IS AUTOMOBILES
BMW -> Automatic Transmission Indicator Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS
The 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. The warning lamp will also flash when the system ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 BMW 328IS AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 328IS 2.8 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 328IS AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 BMW 328IS 2.8 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 328IS AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 BMW 328IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Intake Air Temperature Sensor Diagram for 1998 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Motor Locations Diagram for 1998 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 BMW 328IS AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 BMW 328IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1998 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1998 BMW 328IS 2.8 L6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 BMW 328IS AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 BMW 328IS cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 BMW 328IS AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 BMW 328IS 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 328IS 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 328IS 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 328IS 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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