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1998 Pontiac Firebird CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Pontiac REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 1998 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS
Passenger Cars
Body Control Module (BCM)
Alero & Grand Am
This procedure must be performed if the BCM, Passlock sensor or PCM is replaced. If BCM is not properly programmed, it will not control all the features properly.
- Ensure battery is fully charged and ignition switch is in the ON position.
- Connect a suitably programmed Tech II, or equivalent, scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
- Access scan tool "Special Functions" menu and follow scan tool instructions to program BCM.
- If BCM fails to accept the pr...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Description -> AC-Delco Single Diaphragm Type -> AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type -> Toyota/GM Single Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS
AC-Delco Tandem Diaphragm Type
This unit utilizes a vacuum power chamber, consisting of a front and rear shell, housing divider, front and rear diaphragm, plate assemblies, hydraulic pushrod and a diaphragm return spring, Figs. and .
In normal operating mode, with service brakes in released position, the booster operates with vacuum on both sides of its diaphragms. When brakes are applied, air at atmospheric pressure is admitted to one side of each diaphragm to provide power assist. When the service brake is released, atmospheric air is shut off from one side of each diaphragm. The a...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Aveo, Chevette 1.8L Diesel, Corvette, GTO, LaCrosse, Malibu (2004-06) & Malibu Maxx, Vibe, XLR, 2004-05 Corvette & 1998-2002 Metro & Prizm
Vehicle: 1998 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS
Do not smoke or allow an open flame of any type when working on or near any fuel system related components. The highly flammable vapor mixtures may ignite, resulting in serious personal injury.
Prior to disconnecting fuel lines, the fuel system pressure must be relieved to prevent accidental spray of fuel.
After the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven while the v...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle, then mark relationship of propeller shaft assembly to pinion gear yoke.
- On two-piece propeller shafts, remove bolts from center support bearing.
- Remove center support bearing and washers from torque arm assembly.
- On all propeller shafts, remove bolts and retainers, then the propeller ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace -> Installation -> Removal
Vehicle: 1998 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS
This vehicle was designed for starter mounting without shims. If single or double shims have been added to correct a noise or engagement problem, they should be reinstalled in their original positions to ensure proper pinion to flywheel assembly engagement.
Removal
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Disconnect exhaust system components as required to gain access to starter.
- Remove starter shield.
- Remove starter motor attaching bolts and lower starter motor assembly, Fig. .
- Disconnect electrical connectors from starter motor assembly, then remove starter motor ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Fuel Cap Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1998 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GAS
The Check Fuel Cap Lamp will illuminate momentarily when the ignition switch is placed in the on position as a bulb check. If...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1998 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Front RH Side Of Engine Diagram for 1998 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Behind Center Of I/P Diagram for 1998 Pontiac Firebird Firehawk 5.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1998 Pontiac Firebird Firehawk 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Pontiac Firebird cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Revised General Motors New Vehicle Tire Warranty Program Vehicle: 1998 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird 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 Pontiac Firebird 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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