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:
00 2 030
23 0 132
23 4 050
24 1 110
24 2 390
24 4 160
23 4 161
24 4 165
IMPORTANT: After completion of work, check transmission oil level.
Use only the approved transmission fluid.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage
to the
auto
DANGER OF POISONING!
INGESTING OIL OR ABSORBING THROUGH THE SKIN MAY CAUSE POISONING!
POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS ARE:
HEADACHES
DIZZINESS
STOMACH ACHES
VOMITING
DIARRHOEA
CRAMPS/FITS
UNCONSCIOUSNESS
PROTECTIVE MEASURES/RULES OF CONDUCT:
POUR OIL ONLY INTO APPROPRIATELY MARKED CONTAINERS
DO NOT PO