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64 51 001 Cleaning evaporator

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Special tools required: 

See HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - SPECIAL TOOLS .

WARNING: When handling cleaning agent, observe following protection measures:
Wear protective rubber gloves and protective goggles.
If cleaning agent comes into contact with eyes or skin, wash immediately with lots of water.
IMPORTANT: To avoid dirtying vehicle interior:
  • Close all air vents.
  • Switch heating - A/C system to recirculated-air mode.
  • Cover carpet in work area.

Recycling: 

Carry out the cleaning operation in a suitable washing bay as the emerging cleaning agent escapes through the drain openings in the transmission tunnel.

After completing cleaning, allow car to drip-dry for approx. 5 minutes.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: Use special tool 64 1 270  on right hand drive models.

Connect special tool 64 1 260  (spray lance) to spray gun (2).

Insert spray lance 64 1 260  through opening (1) into fresh air duct.

By moving spray lance (1) back and forth, spray a uniform amount of cleaning agent onto evaporator.

Fig 1: Inserting Spray Lance Into Fresh Air Duct
G04727876Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Spray lance 64 1 260  shown on removed and cut-open heater/air conditioner:

By moving spray lance back and forth, spray a uniform amount of cleaning agent onto evaporator.

Fig 2: Identifying Spray Lance In Upper/Lower End Position
G04727877Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
NOTE: Set heating - A/C system to footwell ventilation and fresh-air mode. Open windows/doors.
Start car and run heating - A/C system at maximum fan power for approx. 5 minutes in order to dry evaporator.
In order to eliminate the last remnants of cleaning agent, repeat this procedure shortly before handover to the customer.