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
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
NOTE: To remove the exhaust manifolds, the engine must be secured in
the
installation position with the special tool and then the front axle bracket
lowered.
Remove left exhaust manifold.
After removing exhaust manifolds:
Reinstall front axle bracket provisionally and remove