64 52 524 Replacing A/C system compressor (N62)

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WARNING: Read and comply with warnings relating to working on A/C systems, refer to 64 52 ... NOTES/INSTRUCTIONS ON WORKING ON AIR-CONDITIONING SYSTEMS .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front assembly underside protection, refer to 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Remove A/C compressor drive belt
Release stabilizer on front axle, refer to 37 11 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT ACTIVE STABILIZER .

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: 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.

Fig 1: Releasing Screws (1) And Removing Front Panel Center Section (2) In Direction Of Arrow

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Release screws (1) and feed out refrigerant lines (2).

Tightening torque, refer to 64 53 6AZ in HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .

Fig 2: Releasing Screws (1) And Feeding Out Refrigerant Lines (2)

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Release screw (1) and disconnect coolant line connection.

Fig 3: Releasing Screw (1) And Disconnecting Coolant Line Connection

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Installation:

Replace all sealing rings.

Tightening torque, refer to 64 53 6AZ in HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .

Release bolt (1) and remove bracket for oil lines (2).

Fig 4: Releasing Bolt (1) And Removing Bracket For Oil Lines (2)

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Tightening torque, refer to 32 41 17AZ in HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .

IMPORTANT: Secure compressor (1) against falling out.

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Release screw and nut (3).

Release bolts (4) and feed out compressor (1) downwards with refrigerant lines.

Fig 5: Removing A/C Compressor

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Tightening torque, refer to 64 52 3AZ in HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .

Adapter sleeves (1) must not be damaged.

Fig 6: Identifying Adapter Sleeves

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Replace damaged adapter sleeves.

Replacement:

Release screws (1) and remove refrigerant lines.

Fig 7: Releasing Screws (1)

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Installation:

Replace all sealing rings.

Tightening torque, refer to 64 52 1AZ in HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .