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64 53 517 Replacing desiccant insert 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  , see 64 50... Safety instructions for handling refrigerant R134a .
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil  , see 64 50... Safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil 
Avoid contact with refrigerant and 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:
Replacing drier insert for A/C system 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Remove cover cap (1) from condenser (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Cap And Condenser
G04761898Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Press sealing cap (1) inwards and remove circlip (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Cap And Remove Circlip
G04761899Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

With assistance of a screwed-in screw (1), remove sealing cap from condenser (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Condenser And Screw
G04761900Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Replace sealing rings (1) of sealing cap (2) and coat with refrigerant oil.

Fig 4: Identifying Sealing Rings And Sealing Cap
G04761901Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Removal is made more difficult if rib (2) is damaged!

Carefully pull out desiccant insert (1) with a pair of wide pliers on rib (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Rib Location
G06213813Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation: