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64 53 642 Replacing line from compressor to condenser (S65)

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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:
REPLACE DESICCANT INSERT FOR A/C SYSTEM 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 64 52 1AZ .

Release screw (2) and remove refrigerant line.

Tightening torque 64 53 6AZ .

Installation: 

Replace sealing rings.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Refrigerant Line With Screw
G06202320Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation