64 51 591 Replacing evaporator

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Special tools required:

00 9 030

Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT

Pull temperature sensor (1) out of housing (2).

Feed out associated cable from housing (2).

Installation note:

Ensure correct cable routing.

Fig 1: Identifying Temperature Sensor And Housing

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Unlock plug connections (1) and (2) and disconnect.

Feed out associated cable from housing (3).

Installation note:

Ensure correct cable routing.

Fig 2: Identifying Plug Connections And Housing

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Release screws (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Housing Mounting Screws

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Release screws (1) and remove expansion valve (2).

Tightening torque 64 53 2AZ .

Installation note:

Ensure that seals are correctly seated.

Replace sealing rings.

Use special tool 00 9 030 to install sealing rings without damaging them.

Fig 4: Identifying Expansion Valve And Screws

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Release screws (1) and carefully remove upper housing section (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Upper Housing Section And Screws

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Remove evaporator (1).

Fig 6: Identifying Evaporator

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After installation

EVACUATE AND FILL A/C SYSTEM
Fill and vent cooling system