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64 53 515 Replacing desiccant insert for air conditioning system

Special tools required: 

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety informations for handling R 134a refrigerant  See 64 50... SAFETY INFORMATIONS FOR HANDLING TETRAFLUORETHANE REFRIGERANT R134A  or 64 50... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING R 134A 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.

If air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours:

Replace desiccant insert for heating and air conditioning system.

Follow INSTRUCTIONS ON REPLACING DESICCANT INSERT .

IMPORTANT: The desiccant insert can only be replaced in vehicles with production dates up to 12/08!
In vehicles after 12/08, the heating and air conditioning system capacitor must be replaced!

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

If necessary, pierce label over screw plug (1).

Open screw plug (1) and remove desiccant insert from heating and air conditioning system capacitor (3).

Installation note: 

Tightening torque 64 53 12AZ .

Replace sealing rings.

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

Fig 1: Removing Desiccant Insert From Heating And Air Conditioning System Capacitor
G06177974Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation: