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64 51 520 Removing and installing/replacing expansion valve (N47)

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Special tools required: 

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 air conditioning system has been correctly filled.
Follow NOTES for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
NOTE: If air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours:

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 64 53 1AZ .

Disconnect refrigerant lines (2) and lay to one side.

Installation note: 

Replace sealing rings.

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

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Refrigerant Lines
G10098854Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 64 53 2AZ .

Remove expansion valve (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Expansion Valve And Screws
G04727879Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Place expansion valve (1) exactly on refrigerant lines (2) and (3).

Fit screws of expansion valve (1) and make sure retaining clip (4) is correctly positioned.

Fig 3: Identifying Expansion Valve On Refrigerant Lines
G04727880Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation: