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64 52 521 Replacing A/C system compressor (S65)

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WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Work on the cooling system may only be carried out when it has cooled down.
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.
Read and comply with NOTES  on replacing compressor.
Follow INSTRUCTIONS  for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
If air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours:
Replace DESICCANT INSERT  for A/C system.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Clamp off overflow hoses (1) and lay to one side.

Unfasten screws (2).

Raise coolant tank (3) and disconnect associated plug connection.

Place coolant tank (3) to one side.

Fig 1: Identifying Hoses And Coolant Tank Screws
G06202304Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Disconnect plug connection (1).

Release screws (2) and remove refrigerant lines.

Tightening torque 64 52 1AZ .

Installation: 

Replace sealing rings.

Use special tool 00 9 030 WEDGE to mount sealing rings without damaging them.

Fig 2: Identifying Refrigerant Lines With Screws
G06202305Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
IMPORTANT: Close openings or line to compressor with special tool 32 1 270 PLUG to avoid media leak and dirt contamination.

Release screws (1, 2) and remove holder (3).

IMPORTANT: Secure compressor (5) against falling off/down.

Release screw (4) and feed out compressor (5) towards top.

Fig 3: Identifying Compressor And Holder With Screws
G06202306Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

If necessary, replace damaged adapter sleeves (1).

Fig 4: Identifying Adapter Sleeves
G06202307Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation