64 53 551 Removing And Installing / Replacing Condenser For A / C System (N62)

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WARNING: Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant R 134a . See 64 50 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT R 134A .
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil . See 64 50 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL (FOR REFRIGERANT R 134A) .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.

NOTE: If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours:Replacing drier insert for A/C system . See 64 53 515 REPLACING DRIER INSERT FOR A/C SYSTEM (AUTOMATIC A/C BASIC) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Drawing off, evacuating and filling the A/C system are not included in the time value given for this work operation. See 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R 134A) .
Remove radiator cover

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque. See HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES -- ALPINA

Disconnect suction and pressure lines (2) and lay to one side.

Lift out condenser.

Installation:

Replace sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Suction And Pressure Lines

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After installation:

Evacuate and fill A/C system . See 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R 134A) .