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64 53 521 Replacing safety pressure switch (N74): Notes

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WARNING: Risk of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Avoid contact with refrigerant and 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 air conditioning system. See REPLACING DESICCANT INSERT  or REPLACING DESICCANT INSERT (CAPACITOR REMOVED) .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws (1) and (2).

Remove heat shield (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Shield And Screws
G08474064Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release safety pressure switch (2).

Tightening torque 64 53 8AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Safety Pressure Switch And Plug Connection
G06886390Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.