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.
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WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag
modules and
pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
IMPORTANT: An airbag plug connection must be replaced if it is damaged.
Sourcing reference for airbag repair instructions (with plug connection), refer
to BMW Parts Service.
Following ve
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING POWER SOCKET IN STORAGE
COMPARTMENT
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove rear center console trim.
Unlock plug connection (1) and remove.
Press switch trim (2) out of rear center console trim (3).
Fig. 227: Pressing Switch Trim Out Of Rear Center Console Trim
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