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64 53 550 Removing and installing or replacing condenser for A / C system

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WARNING: Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.

Follow safety Instructions For Handling Refrigerant R 134A. 

Follow safety Instructions For Handling Refrigerant Oil. 

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.

NOTE: If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours: Replacing Drier Insert For A/C System 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws (1).

Disconnect suction and pressure lines and lay to one side.

Installation: 

Replace all sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.

For tightening torque refer to 64 53 1AZ in 64 53 REFRIGERANT LINES AND EXPANSION VALVE .

Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Sealing Rings Screws
G04727903Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screw (1).

Lever out retainer (2).

Remove condenser (3) towards rear.

Installation: 

Make sure retaining clips are correctly seated in area (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Clips, Retaining Screw, Retainer And Condenser
G04727904Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Make sure condenser (1) is securely seated in area (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Condenser And Condenser Clip
G04727905Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation: