Replacement A/C Compressor Information Insert (64 04 02)

Publication date: 2006-02-16
Reference number: 64 04 02

REPLACEMENT A/C COMPRESSOR INFORMATION INSERT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): SI B 64 04 02, Date of Issue: February 16, 2006

BMW:	ALL
GROUP:	Heating and Air Conditioning

Superceded Bulletin(s): S.I. B64 04 02, Date of Issue: December 2002

NOTE: 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

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 replacement A/C compressors.

CORRECTION

If you receive a compressor with the insert page shown in Fig 1, 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 filings or shavings.
If the vehicle comes in with a system leak or complete loss of refrigerant.

Fig 1: A/C Compressor Information Insert Page
If the refrigerant circuit has been opened up for a period exceeding 24 hours.