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64 53 550 Removing and installing or replacing condenser (with desiccant insert) for heating and air conditioning system

WARNING: Risk of injury!

Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!

Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant R 134a. 

Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.

Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil  handling refrigerant oil.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.

Follow instructions  for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.


If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours: Replacing drier insert for A/C system 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws (1).

Disconnect suction and pressure lines and lay to one side.

Installation: 

Replace all sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.

For tightening torque refer to 64 53 1AZ 64 53 REFRIGERANT LINES AND EXPANSION VALVE .

Fig 1: Screws
G04727903Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screw (1).

Lever out retainer (2).

Remove condenser (3) towards rear.

Installation: 

Make sure retaining clips are correctly seated in area (4).

Fig 2: Screws, Retainer, Seated Area And Condenser
G04727904Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Make sure condenser (1) is securely seated in area (2).

Fig 3: Condenser And Seated Area
G04727905Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation: