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64 53 551 Removing and installing or replacing condenser for A/C system

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WARNING: Risk of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING R 134a REFRIGERANT 
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow 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!
If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours:REPLACE DESICCANT INSERT FOR A/C SYSTEM 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: Do not place front panel center section (2) on jump start terminals.
Do not kink Bowden cables for engine hood locking.

Release screws (1).

Remove front panel center section (2) in direction of arrow and place to one side.

Fig 1: Removing Front Panel Centre Section
G04761883Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

Remove radiator cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Cover With Screws
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Release screws (1).

Installation: 

Tightening torque 64 53 6AZ .

Remove refrigerant lines (2) in direction of arrow and place to one side.

Fig 3: Pulling Out Condenser For A/C System
G05479023Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Replace all sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil .

Pull out condenser for A/C system (3) in direction of arrow.

After installation: