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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2002 BMW M3 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2002 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2002 BMW M3 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2001-02 -> Evacuating System -> Using Charging Station -> Using Vacuum Pump
Vehicle: 2002 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS

Using Vacuum Pump

Vacuum pumps suitable for removing air and moisture from A/C systems are commercially available. A specification for system pump down used here is 28-291/2 inches vacuum. This reading can be attained at or near sea level only. For each 1000 feet of altitude this operation is performed, the reading will be 1 inch vacuum higher. For example, at 5000 feet elevation, only 23-241/2 inches of vacuum can be obtained. The system refrigerant must be completely recovered before it can be evacuated. Damage to the vacuum pump will result if pressurized ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2002 BMW M3 cars and light trucks from 1990+

BMW -> Manual A/C & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Air Conditioning Component Diagnosis & Testing -> A/C Compressor -> Blower Motor -> Evaporator Regulation -> Heater Regulation -> Sensors -> Temperature Regulator -> Thermostatic Switch
Vehicle: 2002 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS

Thermostatic Switch

  • Remove A/C temperature switch as outlined under "Component Replacement" section.
  • Rotate switch to fully cold position and connect an ohmmeter to switch terminals. Meter should show continuity.
  • Prepare solution of water, crushed ice, and sufficient amount of salt to reduce solution to below 20°F.
  • Immerse temperature sensor of switch in ice bath while observing ohmmeter. Be careful not to get salt or water into control portion of switch.
  • Ohmmeter should show no continuity while sensor is in ice ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2002 BMW M3 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Orifice Tube/Expansion Valve Locations -> Imported Cars & Light Trucks & Vans -> 2001-02
Vehicle: 2002 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 BMW M3 AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2002 BMW M3 cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Electrical Symbol Identification -> Imported Vehicles
Vehicle: 2002 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS

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Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 2002 BMW M3 cars and light trucks from 1990+

BMW -> Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Receiver, Replace -> 740 & 750 -> M3, 325 & 330 -> M5, 525, 530 & 540 -> X5
Vehicle: 2002 BMW M3 3.2 L6 GAS

Do not remove the new receiver plugs until the unit is ready to be connected to the refrigerant lines.

M3, 325 & 330

  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove mounting bolt, then the pressure and suction pipe. Plug or cap lines and openings.
  • Remove mounting screws and front wheelwell panels.
  • Loosen mounting bolts and remove receiver.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Install new O-rings.

M5, 525, 530 & 540

  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Disconnect righthand headlamp connector by turning it approximately 30° c...

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