Safety information
Warning
Improperly executed work in the engine compartment
can damage vehicle components and
impair vehicle functions. There is a risk of an
accident and damage to property. Have wo
General information
Depending on the region, many filling stations
sell fuel that has been customized to winter or
summer conditions. Fuel that is available in winter,
for instance helps make a cold s
WARNING: Read and comply with safety regulations for handling airbag
modules and
pyrotechnical belt tensioners.
Incorrect handling can activate airbag and cause injury.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Disconnect battery negative lead.
Remove instrument panel trim.
Unclip airbag lead with holders
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