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64 52 523 Replacing A/C system compressor (N20, N26)

Special tools required: 

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
Read and comply with safety instructions:

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: Seal openings or lines on compressor with special tool 32 1 270 to prevent escape of media and dirt contamination.

Release screws (1) and remove refrigerant lines (2).

Tightening torque 64 52 1AZ .

Unfasten plug connection (3) and disconnect.

Installation note: 

Replace sealing rings.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Screws, Plug Connection And Refrigerant Lines
G10098978Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Secure compressor (2) against falling out.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 64 52 3AZ .

Feed out compressor (1) upwards to the front.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Compressor
G09929525Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

IMPORTANT: Danger of compressor damage! 
Danger of customer complaints due to reduced cooling power of the Air conditioning! 
Before the installation of the new compressor, it is absolutely necessary to adjust the amount of refrigerant oil in the new compressor! 
Be sure to read and comply with safety information  . See 64 52... NOTES FOR CHANGING THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR (AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL OF NEW AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR NOT KNOWN)  or 64 52... NOTES FOR CHANGING THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR (AMOUNT OF REFRIGERANT OIL OF NEW AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR KNOWN) .

After installation: