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

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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: 

Release screws (1).

Disconnect suction and pressure lines and lay to one side.

Installation: 

Replace all sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.

Tightening torque 64 53 1AZ  , see 64 53 REFRIGERANT LINES AND EXPANSION VALVE ..

Fig 1: Identifying Pressure Lines 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 Condenser And Screw
G04727904Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

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

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

After installation: