64 53 551 Removing and installing or replacing condenser for A / C system
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil. Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant R 134a, refer to 64 50 ... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT R 134A . Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil, refer to 64 50 ... SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL (FOR REFRIGERANT R 134A) .
NOTE:
The time value given for this work operation does not include drawing off, evacuating and filling the A/C system!
- Drain off air conditioner, refer to 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (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. Refer to 64 53 517 REPLACING DESICCANT INSERT FOR A/C SYSTEM .
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.
Release screws (1).
Remove radiator cover (2) in direction of arrow.
Release screws (1).
Installation:
Tightening torque, refer to 64 53 6AZ in HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUE - E60 .
Remove refrigerant lines (2) in direction of arrow and place to one side.
Installation:
Replace sealing rings (1) and (2) and coat with suitable refrigerant oil.
Pull out condenser for A/C system (3) in direction of arrow.