64 51 525 Removing and installing or replacing expansion valve
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
WARNING:
Risk of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING R134A REFRIGERANT .
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL .
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING R134A 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.
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
- DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING THE A/C SYSTEM are not included in the time value given for this work operation
- Remove LOWER SECTION OF MICROFILTER HOUSING
- Remove left (OR RIGHT) SUSPENSION CROSSBRACE
NOTE:
Work described on the E90 by way of example, deviations in detail are possible in other vehicles.
Release screws (1, 2), disconnect refrigerant lines and lay to one side.
Tightening torque 64 53 2AZ .
Installation:
Replace sealing rings.
Use special tool 00 9 030 WEDGE to mount sealing rings without damaging them.
Release screws (1) and remove expansion valve (2).
Tightening torque 64 53 13AZ .
Installation:
Replace sealing rings.
Use special tool 00 9 030 WEDGE to mount sealing rings without damaging them.
Installation:
Place expansion valve (1) exactly on refrigerant lines (2) and (3).
Fit screws of expansion valve (1) and make sure retainer (4) is correctly positioned.
After installation