64 53 Refrigerant Lines and Expansion Valve
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 BMW X6 and 2010 BMW X6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS - REFRIGERANT LINES AND EXPANSION VALVE
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Double pipe to expansion valve/bulkhead | E70 / E71 / E72 | M6 | 8.8 Nm | |
| 2AZ Expansion valve to heater - A/C | E70 / E71 / E72 | M6 | 5.5 Nm | |
| 3AZ Refrigerant lines to condenser | E70 / E71 / E72 | M8 | 18 Nm | |
| 4AZ Refrigerant lines to air-conditioning compressor | E70 / E71 / E72 | M8 | 21 Nm | |
| 5AZ Pressure/suction lines to double pipe | E70 / E71 / E72 | M8 | 18 Nm | |
| 6AZ Pressure sensor in refrigerant line | E70 / E71 / E72 | 10 Nm |