BMW 7 Series: Instructions For Opening And Replacing Parts In Refrigerant Circuit
WARNING:
- Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
- Follow safety information for handling R134A refrigerant.
- Follow safety information for HANDLING REFRIGERANT FLUID.
IMPORTANT:
I. Part replacement as preliminary work fur further repair work and part
replacement based on gradual leakage
(minor leak, e.g. hairline crack)
Procedure:
- DRAW OFF A/C system, then determine drawn-off refrigerant oil quantity
- Carry out part replacement
- Replace removed refrigerant fluid and additionally top up with new
refrigerant fluid according to
components replaced:
- Compressor: refer to NOTES ON REPLACING COMPRESSOR
- Evaporator: 10 ml
- Capacitor: 20 ml
- Desiccant insert/dryer flask: 20 ml
- Each replaced refrigerant line: 10 ml
- Capacitor with integrated dryer: 40 ml
- Safety pressure switch and seals: no additional refrigerant fluid
- EVACUATE AND FILL A/C system
II. Part replacement due to sudden leak
(major leak, e.g. pipe break due to accident)
Procedure:
- DRAW OFF A/C system, then determine drawn-off refrigerant oil quantity
- Carry out part replacement
- Replace removed refrigerant fluid and additionally top up with new
refrigerant fluid according to
components replaced:
- Compressor: refer to NOTES ON REPLACING COMPRESSOR
- Evaporator: 35 ml
- Capacitor: 35 ml
- Desiccant insert/dryer flask: 55 ml
- Each replaced refrigerant line: 35 ml
- Capacitor with integrated dryer: 55 ml
- Safety pressure switch and seals: no additional refrigerant fluid
- EVACUATE AND FILL A/C system
OVERVIEW OF HEATER - A/C SYSTEM COMPONENTS
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Fig. 202: Overview Of Heater And A/C System Components
- Condenser for air conditioner
- Drier insert for air conditioner
- Independent heater and attachment parts
- Water valve
- Heater - A/C system and attachment parts
- Fan and attachment parts
- Compressor
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Notes
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for handling R 134A refrigerant.
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
Follow
Notes
WARNING: Danger of injury! Refrigerant circuit is under high
pressure! Follow safety information for handling R134a tetrafluorethane refrigerant.
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant
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Vehicle features and
options
This chapter describes all standard, country-specific
and optional features offered with the series.
It also describes features and functions that are
not necessarily available in your vehicle, e.g., due
to the selected options or country versions. This
also applies to
Notes
IMPORTANT: Lifetime coolant filling:
Never reuse used coolant!
When replacing and removing components which rely on the corrosion
protection effect of the coolant, it is essential to change the coolant. The
cooling system must therefore be drained and refilled.
In the case of other removal wo