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Automatic A/c-Heater Systems: Specifications BMW 3 series E36

SPECIFICATIONS

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ApplicationSpecification
Compressor
Safety Switch Testing Voltage12.74-13.26
High Pressure
Switching-Off Pressure409.0-461.2 PSI (28.2-31.8 Bar)
Switch-On Pressure278.5-330.7 PSI (19.2-22.8 Bar)
Medium Pressure
Switching-Off Pressure195.8-239.3 PSI (13.5-16.5 Bar)
Switch-On Pressure239.3-282.8 PSI (16.5-19.5 Bar)
Low Pressure
Switching-Off PressureMinimum 21.8 PSI (1.5 Bar)
Switch-On PressureMaximum 37.7 PSI (2.6 Bar)
Operating Pressure29.0-507.6 PSI (2-35 Bar)
Expansion Valve, Shift Elements
Inlet Pressure203.0 PSI (14 Bar)
Outlet Pressure26.1 PSI (1.8 Bar)
Leak Test Pressure Detector14.5-29.0 PSI (1-2 Bar)
Refrigerant Capacity1.77-1.87 Lbs. (800-850 Grams)
Refrigerant Oil Total Fill Capacity
Nippon Denso3.4-4.8 ozs. (100-140 ml)
Seiko Seiki4.8-5.4 ozs. (140-160 ml)

SPECIFICATIONS

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

ApplicationFt. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor Bolts16 (22)
A/C Compressor Clutch Spring Plate15 (20)
Condenser Pipe Connections
5/8" Thread15 (20)
3/4" Thread29 (39)
7/8" Thread31 (42)
11/16" Thread35 (48)
Evaporator
High/Medium Pressure Pressostat(1) 18 (25)
Low Pressure Pressostat(1) 14 (19)
Three-way Safety Switch18 (25)
Pressure Safety Switch
High Pressure(1) 18 (25)
Low Pressure(1) 14 (19)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)
Heater Core Stud Nuts27 (3.0)
Heater-To-Body Screw40 (4.5)
Temperature Sensor Screw4.4 (0.5)
(1) Apply Loctite to threads.
(1)Apply Loctite to threads.

TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS