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
Special tools required:
12 1 080
12 1 081
12 1 083
Spare parts for in-car electronics (housing and contacts):
Crimping butt connectors and contact sleeves for fan connectors up to
2.5 mm2
Crimping butt connectors and contact sleeves for fan connectors from
2.5 mm2
Crimping contact sleev