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64 53 651 Replacing line from evaporator to compressor (line on compressor) (N54)

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WARNING:

Risk of injury!

Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!

Follow safety 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.

Follow INSTRUCTIONS  for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.

If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours:

REPLACE DESICCANT INSERT FOR A/C SYSTEM 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Expose refrigerant line up to compressor connection.

Release screw (1) and remove bracket (2).

Release screws (3 and 4) and remove refrigerant line (5).

Feed refrigerant line (5) out of engine compartment.

Installation note: 

Replace sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.

Tightening torque 64 52 1AZ on compressor.

Tightening torque 64 53 15AZ on adapter.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Refrigerant Line
G05505099Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation: