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64 53 642 Replacing line from compressor to condenser (S85)

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WARNING: Risk of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for handling R 134a refrigerant. 
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil.
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.
If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours:
Replace desiccant insert for A/C system 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

IMPORTANT: Do not place front panel center section (2) on jump start terminals.
Do not kink Bowden cables of engine hood/bonnet lock.

Release screws (1).

Remove front panel center section in direction of arrow and place to one side.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Panel Centre Section
G05514011Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screw (1).

Installation: 

Replace sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.

Tightening torque 64 52 1AZ  in AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING - TIGHTENING TORQUES

Fig 2: Identifying Screw
G05479027Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Undo screw (1) and feed out refrigerant line (2).

Installation: 

Replace sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.

Tightening torque 64 53 6AZ  in AIR CONDITIONING & HEATING - TIGHTENING TORQUES

Fig 3: Identifying Screw And Refrigerant Line
G05479028Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation: