FREON
The refrigerant Freon R12 is used in most BMW automobiles with an air
conditioner up through the 1992
model year. It has a boiling point of - 29.8ºC (sea level), at which the
refrigerant is t
OIL USED IN FREON-CHARGED SYSTEMS
A mineral-based oil is used. The oil level in the compressor must be checked
before filling an air conditioner
with refrigerant. It can be checked only if the system
A musty odor may be detected in the vehicle, particularly when the air
conditioner is first switched on.
This is caused by microorganisms growing on the evaporator from moisture
condensation.
A di
REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING FAN CLUTCH (N62)
Special tools required:
11 5 040
11 5 050
CAUTION: Left-hand threads.
Using special tool 11 5 050 brace against pulley and unfasten cap nut from
water pump using special tool 11 5 040.
Remove fan wheel with fan coupling from water pump.
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Do not start the engine with help of starting sprays.
Preparation:
Conform with the following when starting engine with starting cable.
Ensure that jump lead wires are to appropriate cross-section size.
Only use fuse-protected jump leads.
Check whether the current supplying battery has 12 V volt