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BMW Serie 3 - Video tutorial

Model: BMW Serie 3 E46 - Years 1998-2006
Part: Air conditioning
Operation: DIY air conditioning refill

If by adjusting the air conditioning temperature to minimum the air is still not refrigerated, it is possible that the quantity of gas present in the system has been reduced (this suggests a problem of leaks and it would be preferable to have a vacuum test performed with the special equipment and therefore a traditional gas refill) and therefore the system is unable to cool the circuit adequately. Rather than carrying out regular refilling at a specialized center, it is possible to top up the system using a small cylinder containing the specific gas and the fitting to be connected to the system for refilling to the low pressure valve (it is the one with the smallest diameter) . Then unscrew the protective cap on the gas inlet valve, connect the cylinder fitting and press the handle to allow the gas to enter: carry out this operation with the engine running and the air conditioning system on at maximum.


Posted on 11 July 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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