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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2006330CI COUPE (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSALL TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSA/C REPLACEMENT COMPRESSOR INFORMATION INSERT
2006 BMW 330Ci Coupe (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)
A/C Replacement Compressor Information Insert
2006 BMW 330Ci Coupe (E46) L6-3.0L (M54)SECTION A/C Replacement Compressor Information Insert
SI B 64 04 02
Heating and Air Conditioning
February 2006
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes Advance S.I. B64 04 02 dated December 2002. The content of the Service Information is unchanged.
SUBJECT
Replacement A/C Compressor Information Insert
MODEL
ALL
SITUATION
When replacing an Air Conditioning compressor, there is an information page inside the parts box that gives conflicting information about replacing the receiver/dryer.
CAUSE
The supplying vendor for the compressor inserts a page that contains generic information about re~acement A/C compressors~
CORRECTION
If you receive a compressor with the insert page shown, inside the replacement compressor box, disregard these instructions. The receiver dryer should only be replaced under the following conditions as outlined in the TIS repair instructions RA 64 53.....
^ If the compressor has caused contamination of the refrigerant with fillings or shavings.
^ If the vehicle comes in with a system leak or complete loss of refrigerant.
^ If the refrigerant circuit has been opened up for a period exceeding 24 hours.
Disclaimer
Heating and Air Conditioning
February 2006
Technical Service
This Service Information bulletin supersedes Advance S.I. B64 04 02 dated December 2002. The content of the Service Information is unchanged.
SUBJECT
Replacement A/C Compressor Information Insert
MODEL
ALL
SITUATION
When replacing an Air Conditioning compressor, there is an information page inside the parts box that gives conflicting information about replacing the receiver/dryer.
CAUSE
The supplying vendor for the compressor inserts a page that contains generic information about re~acement A/C compressors~
CORRECTION
If you receive a compressor with the insert page shown, inside the replacement compressor box, disregard these instructions. The receiver dryer should only be replaced under the following conditions as outlined in the TIS repair instructions RA 64 53.....
^ If the compressor has caused contamination of the refrigerant with fillings or shavings.
^ If the vehicle comes in with a system leak or complete loss of refrigerant.
^ If the refrigerant circuit has been opened up for a period exceeding 24 hours.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.