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64 53 551 Removing and installing/replacing capacitor (with desiccant insert) for heating and air conditioning system

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Special tools required: 

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Read and comply with safety instructions:
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPENING AND REPLACING PARTS IN REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT !
NOTE: Desiccant insert cannot be replaced separately.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws (1).

Pull out refrigerant lines (2) from condenser (3) and set aside.

Tightening torque 64 53 3AZ .

Release screw (4).

Remove condenser (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation note: 

The fins on the radiator and condenser should not be damaged.

Replace sealing rings.

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

Fig 1: Pulling Out Refrigerant Lines From Condenser
G10098986Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation: