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64 53 670 Replacing line from compressor to double pipe (Version 2)

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Special tools required: 

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for handling R 134a (tetrafluorethane) refrigerant  See 64 50... SAFETY INFORMATIONS FOR HANDLING TETRAFLUORETHANE REFRIGERANT R134A  or 64 50... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING R 134A REFRIGERANT .
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING REFRIGERANT FLUID .
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when air conditioning system has been correctly filled.
Follow NOTES  for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
If air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours:
REPLACE DESICCANT INSERT FOR A/C SYSTEM 

Necessary preliminary work: 

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screw (2) and remove refrigerant line (3).

Installation note: 

Replace sealing rings.

Use special tool 00 9 030 to mount sealing rings without damaging them.

Tightening torque 64 53 5AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Refrigerant Line, Plug Connection And Screw
G06213822Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove foam wedge (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Foam Material
G06213818Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screw (1) and remove refrigerant line (2).

Installation note: 

Replace sealing rings.

Use special tool 00 9 030 to install sealing rings without damaging them.

Tightening torque 64 53 3AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Refrigerant Line And Screw
G06213824Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement 

Modify SAFETY PRESSURE SWITCH .

After installation