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64 51 525 Removing and installing or replacing expansion valve

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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  .
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 

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 .

Fig 1: Identifying Refrigerant Lines Screws
G04727878Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.

Fig 2: Identifying Expansion Valve With Screws
G04727879Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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.

Fig 3: Identifying Expansion Valve On Refrigerant Lines
G04727880Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation