Replacing desiccant insert for air conditioning system (X5 M)

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 030

Follow INSTRUCTIONS  for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.

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

replace desiccant insert for air conditioning system 

Follow INSTRUCTIONS ON REPLACING DESICCANT INSERT .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove CONDENSER .

Remove protective cap (1) from capacitor for the heating and air conditioning system (2).

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Press sealing cap (1) inwards and remove circlip (2).

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Remove the sealing cap (2) from capacitor of the heating and air conditioning system (3) with an inserted screw (1).

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Installation note: 

Replace sealing rings (1).

Use special tool 00 9 030 to fit sealing rings (1) without damaging them.

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Removal is made more difficult if bridge (2) is damaged!

Remove desiccant insert for heating and air conditioning system (1) in direction of arrow from capacitor of the heating and air conditioning system (2).

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After installation: 

• Add final details to vehicle
• EVACUATE AND FILL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM .