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64 53 551 Removing and installing or replacing condenser for A/C system

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WARNING: Risk of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety information for handling R134a refrigerant. See SAFETY INFORMATION  and INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING .
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL .
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: REPLACING DRIER INSERT FOR A/C SYSTEM 

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screws (1) on left and right from cover (3).

Release screws (2) behind sealing lip.

Lift out cover (3).

Feed out condenser below it by lifting upwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Left And Right Cover And Screws
G06889272Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation: