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    4. : How to replace the compressor on BMW 3 Series

BMW Serie 3 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Air conditioning
Operation: How to replace the compressor on BMW 3 Series

How to disassemble the air conditioning compressor on BMW 3 Series. We open the bonnet and put it in safety, then, we detach the plastic rivets and remove the air intake, with a suitable socket wrench we go to disassemble the plates that lock the radiator at the top, then we lift the car onto a column bridge (if necessary). We disassemble the coil placed horizontally from the radiator with the help of pliers, immediately afterwards with a wrench we unscrew the large sleeve from the top of the car. Once free from screws and pipes we can work on the disassembly of the air compressor. Unscrew the pins on the base in the engine compartment, releasing the air compressor, then unscrew it with the attached belt (let's compare it with the new one and verify correct operation). Let's get ready to mount the piece in the engine compartment, connect the straps, clamps and tighten well with a socket wrench.


Posted on 5 November 2023 by ScegliAuto

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Handbrake adjustment on Ford Ecosport

First remove the plastic profile at the base of the gear lever. To do this, slightly widen the side edges and carefully lift it to release it. There is no need to remove it completely, just move it forward to avoid bother. Now remove the plastic center console around the handbrake by first working from the rear to release it and lifting it until the brake lever passes. Also in this case it is not necessary to remove it completely but, paying attention to the connected cables, it can be stowed in front of the passenger seat. At this point we notice that at the base of the handbrake lever, on the front, we find a nut. By acting on it, with a 10 wrench, we can adjust the brake force, increasing it by turning the nut clockwise, or decreasing it by turning it counterclockwise. Once adjusted, the center console can be repositioned first, pressing lightly to engage it, and then the profile of the gearbox base.

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