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Heating and air conditioning

In this manual: Heating and air conditioning
General information on preservation measures — 1Body cavity sealing — 1Body corrosion protection — 1Body repair instructions — 1Support members — 1Luggage compartment floor — 1Wheel wells — 1Side frame and door pillars — 1Roof outer skin — 1Dash cowl — 1Front trim panel — 1Rear trim panel — 1Side panels — 1Front side doors — 1Rear side doors — 1Front lid — 1Rear lid — 1Other flaps — 1Body special tools — 1General information — 1Handling brake fluids — 1Brake testing and bleeding — 1Front brakes — 1Rear brakes — 1Master brake cylinder — 1Brake lines — 1Brake booster — 1Electrical components/wear indicator — 1Parking brake — 1Mechanical/hydraulic components — 1Electronic components — 1Brakes — 1Front brake — 1Pedal mounting block — 1Brake pedal with linkage — 1Clutch pedal with linkage — 1Accelerator pedal actuation — 1Pedals — 1Specified grease — 1Propeller shaft, general — 1Propeller shaft assembly — 1Center console assembly — 1Front propeller shaft — 1Propeller shaft — 1Propeller shaft complete — 1Front axle repair instructions — 1Front axle suspension — 1Front sub-frame — 1Struts with rubber mounts — 1Wheel bearings and stub axle — 1Spring strut — 1Spring with suspension — 1Stabilizer bar — 1Front axle gearbox — 1Output shaft — 1Front axle — 1General information on high temperature multi-purpose grease — 1Rear axle repair instructions — 1Final drive with cover — 1Final drive mounting — 1Output shafts — 1Rear sub-frame — 1Control arms and struts — 1Axle mounting — 1Wheel bearings — 1Shock absorber — 1With suspension — 1Stabilizer bar — 1Rear axle — 1General information on final drive oil — 1Approved final drive oils for front and rear axle final drives with and without limited slip or viscous coupling — 1Final drive oil for bmw m1 motorsport coupe — 1Operating fluids as of 11/2015 — 1Brake pad replacement reminder — 1Emissions maintenance reminder — 1Maintenance service reminder — 1Tire pressure monitor system reminder — 1Description — 1Troubleshooting — 1Ignition wires, spark plugs — 1Ignition coil — 1Electronic switching or control units — 1Preheating relay — 1Preheater plugs — 1Alternator with drive and mounting — 1Controller — 1Starter with mounting — 1Starter lead — 1Engine wiring loom — 1Oil pressure/oil temperature/oil gauge — 1Switches and relays — 1Engine electrical system — 1Cabin air filter — 1Cabin air filter applications — 1Operating fluids - air conditioning and heating — 1Air conditioner refrigerant — 1Refrigeration oil — 1Note, overview components climate control — 1Heater with operation — 1Auxiliary. heater with control elements — 1Nozzles and outlets — 1Microfilter — 1Air conditioning, leak detection — 1Ac housing/evaporator, switching elements — 1Compressor — 1Condenser and dryer with lines — 1Heating and air conditioning — 1Front axle repair instructions — 1Front axle suspension — 1Front sub-frame — 1Struts with rubber mounts — 1Wheel bearings and stub axle — 1Spring strut — 1Spring with suspension — 1Stabilizer bar — 1Front axle gearbox — 1Front axle — 1General information on high temperature multi-purpose grease — 1Integrated suspension systems repair instructions — 1Front control and suspension elements — 1Rear control and suspension elements — 1Electrical components — 1Electronic damping force adjustment — 1Integrated suspension systems — 1Approved hydraulic fluids — 1Rear axle repair instructions — 1Final drive — 1Final drive with cover — 1Final drive mounting — 1Output shafts — 1Rear sub-frame — 1Control arms and struts — 1Axle mounting — 1Wheel bearings — 1Shock absorber — 1Springs with suspension — 1Stabilizer bar — 1Rear axle — 1General information on final drive oil — 1Approved final drive oils for front and rear axle final drives with and without limited slip or viscous coupling — 1Final drive oil for bmw m1 motorsport coupe — 1Operating fluids as of 11/2015 — 1Electronic chassis alignment — 1Mechanical steering gear — 1Steering gear with servo unit — 1Steering arms, tie rods, steer. damper — 1Steering column — 1Steering wheel — 1Steering wheel for airbag — 1Pump and oil supply — 1Steering and wheel alignment — 1Wheels — 1Disc wheels (rims) — 1Tires — 1Wheels with tires — 1Tire mounting paste — 1Engine mounting — 1Transmission suspension, automatic. transmission — 1Engine and gearbox suspension — 1Transmission in general — 1Transmission case, oil sump — 1Extension housing, bearings, seal — 1Mechanical attachments — 1Hydr/el control components/elements — 1Oil pump — 1Shift valves, parking lock — 1Torque converter — 1Automatic transmission — 1Automatic transmission fluid for zf-transmission GA8HP45Z / GA8HP50Z / GA8HP70Z / GA8HP90Z / GA8P70H / GA8P75H / GA8HP75Z — 1General information on automatic transmission fluids — 1Approved automatic transmission fluids for initial fillings and correcting fluid levels — 1Checking transmission fluid level — 1Transmission fluid change intervals (if applicable) — 1Transfer case, general — 1Transfer box — 1Transmission shafts — 1Transfer box special tools — 1Transfer box in general (atc 45l) — 1Transmission in general — 1Bearing in housing, sealing ring — 1SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTCS — 1
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  • Accessories
  • Cap
  • Extractor
  • Hose
  • Pliers
  • Spray lance
  • Sprayer

Accessories

Accessories Mechanical tool

NOTE: For detecting leaks in the refrigerant circuit

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Adapter

Adapter AM

NOTE: (Sealing adapter) For closing off the line for the leakage test for E81, E87, E90, E91, E92, E93 (included in delivery from 02/2007)

SI number

01 09 07 (360)

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NOTE: (Evaporator test adapter) E85, E86

SI number

01 04 08 (435)

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NOTE: (Evaporator test adapter) PL2, formerly 64 5 107

SI number

01 04 08 (435)

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NOTE: (Filler adapter) For sealing pressure line and connection to connecting hose (replaces special tool 64 5 101 from 01/2005)

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NOTE: (Sealing adapter) Sealing adapter for closing off the line for the leakage test (included in delivery from 01/2005)

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Adapter Mechanical tool

NOTE: For adjusting the expansion valve

Storage Location

X1

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Adapter AM

NOTE: (Evaporator test adapter) E60, E61, E63, E64

SI number

01 04 08 (435)

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Replaced by: 83300495257

NOTE: (Filling adapter) is replaced by 64 5 105 (from 01/2005) Replaced by 64 5 105 (0 495 257)

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Adapter Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM

NOTE: For pressure test (via pressure drop test) on the evaporator of the air conditioning on all F2x and F3x vehicles.

SI number

08 06 14 (081)

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Adapter AM

NOTE: Leak-tight adapter) For sealing the line during the evaporator leakage test in the E70 (included in the delivery specification from 02/2007)

SI number

01 09 07 (360)

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NOTE: (Sealing adapter) For sealing suction connection on compressor

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NOTE: (Evaporator test adapter) E46, E83, E70, R55, R56 (formerly 64 5 108)

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NOTE: (Seal adapter) For closing off the intake pipe

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NOTE: (Climate condenser test adapter)

SI number

01 04 08 (435)

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ADAPTER CABLE

Adapter cable MP

NOTE: For fault finding in auxiliary heater and its periphery - model year: from 9/95

Storage Location

B117

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Cap

Cap AM

NOTE: (Sealing cap) For resistance opening on the rear side

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NOTE: (Sealing cap) For resistance opening on the rear side

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CLEANING AGENT

Cleaning agent AM

NOTE: For cleaning the evaporator and blower shafts in the vehicle ventilation system

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DEVICE

Device Mechanical tool

NOTE: For drill out of heating discs. Other: Canada, Japan and USA only

DIAGONAL CUTTING PLIERS

Diagonal cutting pliers AM

Extractor

Extractor Mechanical tool

NOTE: For the thrust washer in the front housing cover of the swash plate compressor

Storage Location

B12

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Extractor Mechanical tool

NOTE: For belt pulley on the blade cell compressor - air conditioning

Storage Location

B11

SI number

01 05 86 (604)

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NOTE: For the belt pulley on the swash plate compressor - air conditioning

Storage Location

B11

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NOTE: For the fitting sleeve in the Seiko compressor

Storage Location

X1

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FOIL

Foil AM

NOTE: (Covering foil, black (3 pieces))

GUIDE

Guide AM

NOTE: Now only available in set 64 1 250.

SI number

01 26 03 (044)

HOLDER

Holder Mechanical tool

NOTE: (Counter support) For belt pulley on the blade cell and Seiko compressor

Storage Location

B8

C8

SI number

01 05 86 (604)

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HOLDING SLEEVE

Holding sleeve Mechanical tool

NOTE: (Assembly sleeve) For the sliding ring gasket in the housing cover of the swash plate compressor

Storage Location

A6

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HOOK

Hook Minimum set: Mechanical tools AM

NOTE: (release hook) For releasing and removing fresh air grille. For removing various covers.

Storage Location

A3

B3

SI number

01 15 99 (483)

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Hose

Hose AM

NOTE: (connecting hose) For connecting the pressure cylinder to the filler adapter

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NOTE: (Connecting hose) discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only

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NOTE: (Connecting hose) discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only

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NOTE: (Connection hose with clamp)

SI number

01 04 08 (435)

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NOTE: (Connecting hose) discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only

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LABELS

Labels AM

NOTE: (Official mark, grey (5 pieces))

MANDREL

Mandrel Mechanical tool

NOTE: (fitting mandrel) For the fitting keys in the drive shaft of the swash plate compressor

Storage Location

A6

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MEASURING DEVICE

Measuring device Mechanical tool

NOTE: (Precision spring balance) For preloading the temperature blending flap for heating and air conditioning

Storage Location

C1

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PIN WRENCH

Pin wrench Mechanical tool

NOTE: For releasing the belt pulley on the vane-type compressor (slotted nut)

Storage Location

X4

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Pliers

Pliers Mechanical tool

NOTE: (clamping pliers) For removing and fitting the clutch disc of the air conditioning compressor

Storage Location

Z10

SI number

01 10 91 (443)

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NOTE: (Special pliers) For pressing through the retaining spring when removing the two heating control shafts for operation of the water valve and air distribution flaps on the heater

Storage Location

Z10

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PLUG

Plug AM

NOTE: (Climate condenser seal plug)

SI number

01 04 08 (435)

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RELEASE TOOL

Release tool Mechanical tool

NOTE: For releasing Bowden cables (also E36/5)

Storage Location

B2

SI number

01 04 94 (788)

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NOTE: (Releasing and attachment aid) For heater controls

Storage Location

A3

SI number

01 02 98 (302)

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Spray lance

Spray lance AM

NOTE: (Lance with lid)

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NOTE: (Spray lance (left-hand drive vehicle)) Deletion, only available via tool set

NOTE: (sprayer for evaporator cleaning (left hand drive)) sprayer for cleaning the evaporator

SI number

01 26 03 (044)

Consisting of:

1. Spray lance

NOTE: (Spray lance (left-hand drive vehicle)) Deletion, only available via tool set

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2. Spray lance

NOTE: (Guide for spray lance (left-hand drive vehicle)) Deletion, only available via tool set

NOTE: Now only available in set 64 1 250.

SI number

01 26 03 (044)

NOTE: (Guide for spray lance (left-hand drive vehicle)) Deletion, only available via tool set

NOTE: (Guide) discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only

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Spray lance Mechanical tool

NOTE: For cleaning evaporators for right-hand drive vehicles.

SI number

01 19 12 (889)

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Spray lance AM

NOTE: (Lance with lid)

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Sprayer

Sprayer AM

NOTE: For cleaning the IHKA and IHKR1 A/C system evaporator

SI number

01 06 91 (398)

Consisting of:

1. Spray lance

NOTE: (Guide) discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only

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2. Hose

NOTE: (Connecting hose) discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only

Sprayer AM

NOTE: (sprayer for cleaning evaporator (RHD models)) for cleaning air conditioning evaporator

SI number

01 26 03 (044)

Consisting of:

1. Spray lance

NOTE: Now only available in set 64 1 250.

2. Guide

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NOTE: Now only available in set 64 1 250.

Sprayer AM

NOTE: For cleaning and disinfecting the IHKR A/C system evaporator

SI number

01 07 92 (516)

Consisting of:

2 = Spray lance

NOTE: (Lance with lid)

1 = Hose

NOTE: (Connecting hose) discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only

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3 = Cap

NOTE: (Sealing cap) For resistance opening on the rear side

Sprayer AM

NOTE: For cleaning and disinfecting the IHKR3 A/C system evaporator

SI number

01 07 92 (516)

Consisting of:

2 = Spray lance

NOTE: (Lance with lid)

1 = Hose

NOTE: (Connecting hose) discontinued, available as part of set of special tools only

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3 = Cap

NOTE: (Sealing cap) For resistance opening on the rear side

Sprayer AM

NOTE: For cleaning the air conditioning condensers in conjunction with spray lances.

SI number

08 05 12 (812)

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TEST CABLE

Test cable Mechanical tool

NOTE: For activation of water valves

Storage Location

B116

SI number

02 04 93 (652)

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TESTER

Tester Mechanical tool

NOTE: (Testing set) For checking the salt content in coolant. Only applies to vehicles with latent-heat storage system. Testing set was supplied as a one-off campaign!

TOOL

Tool AM

NOTE: (Tool set) for removal of resistor R58 from the printed circuit board of the Automatic air conditioning IHKA, one-off campaign for VK-23

Consisting of:

1. Diagonal cutting pliers

2. Foil

NOTE: (Covering foil, black (3 pieces))

3. Labels

NOTE: (Official mark, grey (5 pieces))

WRENCH

Wrench Mechanical tool

NOTE: For opening the service coupling valves for R134a air conditioning lines

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HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT (EVAPORATOR), SWITCHING ELEMENTS

HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT (EVAPORATOR), SWITCHING ELEMENTS SPECIFICATION

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HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT (EXPANSION VALVE), SWITCHING ELEMENTS

HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT (EXPANSION VALVE), SWITCHING ELEMENTS SPECIFICATION

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AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERANT AMOUNTS

AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERANT AMOUNTS SPECIFICATION

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AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR

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AUXILIARY HEATING

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - AUXILIARY HEATING

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REFRIGERANT LINES AND EXPANSION VALVE

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION - REFRIGERANT LINES AND EXPANSION VALVE

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