Orientation
The fastest way to find information on a particular
topic is by using the index.
An initial overview of the vehicle is provided in
the first chapter.
Validity of the Owner's Manual
Produc
Symbols in the Owner's Manual
Precautions that must be followed
in
order to avoid the possibility of injury to
yourself and to others as well as serious
damage to the vehicle.
Measures that can be ta
Intended use
Heed the following when using the vehicle:
Owner's Manual.
Information on the vehicle. Do not remove
stickers.
Technical vehicle data.
The traffic, speed, and safety laws where the
Special tools required:
23 0 020
31 5 130
33 1 150
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove reinforcement plate.
Mark position of nut with respect to shaft with punch marks (arrow).
Lever out lockplate (1) with a suitable tool.
Fig. 107: Locating Lockplate
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Do not plac
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 transformed from a liquid
into a gaseous state. This boiling point, however, is not constant. It is