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6453520 Replacing safety pressure switch

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WARNING: Risk of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for handling R 134a refrigerant  See 6450... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING R134A REFRIGERANT  or 6450... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT R 134A .
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL  .
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when air conditioning system has been correctly filled.
Follow INSTRUCTIONS  for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
If air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours:REPLACING DRIER INSERT FOR A/C SYSTEM 

Necessary preliminary tasks 

Release screws (1) and bent heat insulation (2) to one side slightly.

Fig 1: Identifying Bent Heat Insulation And Screws
G04727901Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Disconnect plug connection (1) and release safety pressure switch (2).

Tightening torque 64 53 14AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Safety Pressure Switch And Plug Connection
G04727902Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation