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64 53 550 Removing and installing or replacing capacitor for heating and air conditioning system

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WARNING: Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
Read and comply with safety information:
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when heating and air conditioning system has been correctly filled.
NOTE: Follow NOTES  for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
If Air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours:
REPLACE DESICCANT INSERT FOR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM 
IMPORTANT: The desiccant insert can only be replaced in vehicles up to 12/08!
In vehicles after 12/08, the air conditioning capacitor must be replaced!

Necessary preliminary work: 

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 64 53 1AZ .

Disconnect suction and pressure lines and lay to one side.

Installation note: 

Replace sealing rings.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Refrigerant Lines And Expansion Valve Screws
G04727903Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screw (1).

Lever out clamp (2).

Remove capacitor (3) towards rear.

Installation note: 

Make sure retaining clips are correctly seated in area (4).

Fig 2: Identifying Lever Clamp, Capacitor, Retaining Clips Seated On Area And Screw
G04727904Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

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

Fig 3: Identifying Capacitor Seated On Area
G04727905Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation