The service and repair manual for the 1998 BMW M3 — the 3.2L I6 engine, 3 trims. Matched to this exact model year, so the specifications and sequences are the ones BMW published for your car, not figures carried over from a neighbouring year.
01 / FitmentWhat this manual covers
| Model year | 1998 |
|---|---|
| Engines | 3.2L I6 — 192 cu in, DOHC |
| Trims | Base Sedan 4-Door · Base Convertible 2-Door · Base Coupe 2-Door |
| Federal record | 2 recalls · 18 complaints · 11 technical service bulletins (refreshed 2026-08-21) |
02 / InsideSample pages from the 1998 M3 manual
03 / ContentsSections in the manual
- Quick Lookups 130
- General Information 1,632
- Accessories & Equipment 127
- Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 88
- Body & Frame 48
- Maintenance 32
- Brakes 138
- Restraints 271
- Drivelines & Axles 128
- Steering 116
- Electrical 162
- Suspension 315
- Engine Mechanical 276
- Transmission 380
- Engine Performance 1,119
- Front 213
- Pa) at idle and 56
- Pa) at 3,000
04 / Known issuesRecalls on federal record for the 1998 M3
- Air Bags — side/window · 99V063000This could cause the side air bag and hps to deploy without an actual side crash. in addition, the.
- Air Bags — side/window · 99V063001This could cause the side air bag to deploy without an actual side crash. in addition, the battery.
Owners have filed 18 complaints and BMW has issued 11 technical service bulletins for the 1998 M3. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind these systems.
FAQQuestions about the 1998 M3 manual
Is this manual specific to the 1998 M3?
Yes. It is the OEM manual matched to the 1998 model year, covering the 3.2L I6 across the Base Sedan 4-Door, Base Convertible 2-Door, Base Coupe 2-Door trims. Specifications and procedure sequences are the ones BMW published for this year.
What 1998 M3 problems does it help with?
2 recalls are on federal record for the 1998 M3, covering air bags. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures for those systems; the recall repairs themselves are done free by BMW dealers.
Does it include 1998 M3 wiring diagrams?
Yes — the complete wiring diagrams for the 1998 build, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostics.
Is it a subscription?
No. $40.99 once and the manual is yours. It is a digital manual — nothing ships; access details arrive by email after checkout and it works on any device.
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