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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW1999328I 2D CONVERTIBLE, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)HEATING, VENTILATION & A/C (HVAC)GENERAL SERVICINGA/C COMPRESSOR REFRIGERANT OIL CHECKINGNIPPONDENSOSCROLL, 6-CYL., 7-CYL. OR 10-CYL.LEXUS
1999 BMW 328i 2D Convertible, Automatic

Scroll, 6-CYL., 7-CYL. Or 10-CYL.: Lexus

1999 BMW 328i 2D Convertible, AutomaticSECTION Lexus

After refrigerant recovery process is completed, amount of refrigerant oil removed from old compressor must be measured and same amount added to replacement compressor. When replacing components, add specified amount of refrigerant oil. See COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES (LEXUS - NIPPONDENSO)  table.

COMPONENT REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES (LEXUS - NIPPONDENSO)

Component Ounces
Compressor
ES300, SC300 & SC400 4.1
GS300 & GS400 (1)
LS400 4.8
LX470 (1)
RX300 (1)
Condenser
ES300 (2) 1.4-1.7
GS300, GS400, LS400, LX470 & RX300 (3) 1.4
SC300 & SC400 (2) 1.4
Evaporator
ES300, GS300, GS400, LS400, LX470 & RX300 (3) 1.4
SC300 & SC400 (2) 1.4
Receiver-Drier
ES300 & RX300 (3) 0.7
LS400 (3) 0.3
SC300 & SC400 (2) 0.3
(1) Information not available from manufacturer. Refer to underhood A/C system specification label or A/C compressor label.
(2) Add amount specified of refrigerant oil to compressor.
(3) Add amount specified of refrigerant oil to component.
RENDER: 1.0x

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