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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
Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Passenger Cars -> A/C System Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1998 Pontiac Firebird Firehawk 5.7 V8 GAS
If an A/C system malfunction is suspected, check the following conditions:
- Check outer surfaces of radiator and condenser cores to ensure air flow is not blocked by dirt, leaves or other foreign material.
- Restrictions or kinks in condenser core, hoses or tubes.
- Blower motor operation.
- Refrigerant leaks. ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Application Chart
Vehicle: 1998 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Passenger Cars -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1980-06 Gasoline Engine Models Except Catera, LeMans (1988-93) Metro, Nova (1985-88), Saturn & Sprint -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Pontiac Firebird Formula 5.7 V8 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
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove serpentine drive belt.
- Disconnect electrical connector from alternator and battery positive terminal from BAT terminal.
- Remove charcoal canister solenoid from alternator brace.
- Remove bolt attaching ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
General Motors Corp./Saturn Cars -> Check Engine Or Service Now Soon Engine Indicator Lamps (Gasoline Engines w/Electronic Engine Controls Or EFI) -> Except LeMans, Metro, Prizm, Storm & Vibe
Vehicle: 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS
The Check Engine lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. When the engine is started, the lamp should go off. If the lamp remains on for 10 seconds or constantly after the engine is started, the self diagnosis system has detected a fault condition and has stored a code in the system Electronic Control Module (ECM) or Powertrain Control Module (PCM). After diagnosis and repair, the ECM memory can be cleared of codes as follows:
On models except Cadillac with DEFI, remove the ECM/PCM fuse or disconnect the battery ground cable for approximately 30...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Pontiac Firebird Firehawk 5.7 V8 GAS
- On models equipped with ram air,remove hold down bolts, air box cover and air filter.
- Remove air intake duct and air cleaner.
- On models equipped with ram air,proceed as follows:
- Disconnect electrical connector from air temperature sensor.
- Remove vent hose clamp and hose from lower air box.
- Remove clamp attaching rubber shoulder from lower air box to mass air flow sensor.
- Remove bolt attaching lower air box to radiator support and lower box from vehicle.
- On all models, raise and support vehicle.
- Drain coolant and remove electrical connectors at engine coo...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Pontiac Firebird AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Pontiac Firebird 3.8 V6 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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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+.
LH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1998 Pontiac Firebird Firehawk 5.7 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
Front LH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 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 Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
1998 Pontiac Firebird Firehawk 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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Document: New Website for AFIT, TPM, and VDR Updates 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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LH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1998 Pontiac Firebird Firehawk 5.7 V8 GAS
Front LH Side Of Engine Compartment Diagram for 1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS
1998 Pontiac Firebird Trans AM 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram
1998 Pontiac Firebird Firehawk 5.7 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram
