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64 52 521 Replacing air conditioning compressor (N54)

Special tools required: 

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING REFRIGERANT 
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING REFRIGERANT FLUID .
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when air conditioning system has been correctly filled.
Read and comply with NOTES ON COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT .
Follow NOTES  for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
If air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours:
REPLACE DESICCANT INSERT FOR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 

Necessary preliminary work 

Release screw (1) and remove refrigerant line.

Installation note: 

Replace sealing rings.

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

Tightening torque: 64 52 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Refrigerant Line Screw
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Release screws (1) and remove holder (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Refrigerant Line Holder Screw
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Release screw (1) and remove refrigerant line.

Tightening torque: 64 52 1AZ .

Installation note: 

Replace sealing rings.

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

Disconnect plug connection (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Refrigerant Line Screw
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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 64 52 3AZ .

Fig 4: Identifying Refrigerant Line Screw
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Release screw (1).

Tightening torque: 64 52 3AZ .

Fig 5: Identifying Refrigerant Line Screw
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IMPORTANT: Seal openings or lines on compressor with special tool 32 1 270 to prevent escape of media and fouling.
NOTE: Secure compressor (2) against falling off/down.
Release bolt (1) and lift out compressor (2).

Tightening torque: 64 52 3AZ .

Fig 6: Identifying Compressor Bolt
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Installation note: 

Fitting sleeves (1) must not be damaged.

Replace damaged fitting sleeves.

Fig 7: Identifying Compressor Sleeves
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After installation