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64 53 701 Replacing Line From Evaporator To Compressor (N52K)

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WARNING:

Risk of injury!

Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!

Follow safety instructions for handling R 134a refrigerant  . See 64 50... Instructions For Handling Refrigerant R134a  and/or 64 50... Safety Instructions For Handling Refrigerant R134A .

Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.

Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil  . See 64 50... Safety Instructions For 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. See 64 52... Instructions For Opening And Replacing Parts In Refrigerant Circuit 

If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours: Replace desiccant insert for A/C system  . Refer to 64 53 515 Replacing Desiccant Insert For A/C System .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: See 64 53 2AZ in 64 53 REFRIGERANT LINES AND EXPANSION VALVE .

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

Installation: 

Replace sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.

Fig 1: Identifying Refrigerant Line Nuts
G00487576Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Expose refrigerant line up to compressor connection.

Release screw (1) and feed out refrigerant line.

Tightening torque: See 64 52 1AZ in 64 52 A/C COMPRESSOR .

Installation: 

Replace sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.

Fig 2: View Of Refrigerant Line Screw
G00487577Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation: