Cooper Convertible (R52) L4-1.6L (W10) (2005)
Refrigerant: Service and Repair
Drawing off, Evacuating and Filling A/C System (R 134a)
64 50 009 - Drawing off, evacuating and filling A/C system (R 134a)
Warning!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Repair work may only be carried out on a DEPRESSURIZED refrigerant circuit!
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant R 134a.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil See: Service and Repair/Procedures/Instructions for Handling Refrigerant Oil (for Refrigerant R
134a).
Important!
Risk of damage!
Only BMW-approved R134a refrigerant may be used (refer to sourcing reference: Operating Fluids).
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
Note:
Draw off, evacuate and fill the A/C system in accordance with the operating instructions of the relevant service station.
E60 only:
If necessary, to connect service station, use manufacturer's adapter for high-pressure connection (red).
Instructions for drawing off A/C system:
To help separation of refrigerant and refrigerant oil, run engine at low speed (800-1200 rpm) and with A/C system turned on for a few minutes.
The limits the entrainment of refrigerant oil while it is drawn off.
Drawn-off refrigerant oil must be changed and reintroduced via the service station.
If at the end of the drawing-off procedure the service station moisture indicator shows that the drawn-off refrigerant is excessively moist, clean the
refrigerant in accordance with the service station operating instructions.
Recycling: