17 11 530 Removing and installing cassette (condenser for air conditioner)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW 530i, 2002 BMW 530i, and 2001 BMW 530i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove radiator, refer to 17 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RADIATOR (M54) .

NOTE: The condenser for the A/C system is integrated in the cassette.
At the same time, depending on the model of vehicle, the individual coolers for steering hydraulics, automatic transmission and engine oil are installed in the cassette.

Disconnect lines for power steering and if necessary engine and transmission oil coolers.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Lines For Power Steering

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Installation:

Replace sealing rings.

Fig 2: Replacing Sealing Rings

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Draw off refrigerant from A/C system, refer to 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R 134A) .

Remove lines from air conditioner.

Fig 3: Removing Air Conditioner Lines

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Installation:

Replace sealing rings.

Evacuate and fill A/C system.

Tilt cassette backwards slightly and lift upwards to remove.

Fig 4: Removing Cassette

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Installation:

Note rubber mounts on front wall.

Fig 5: Checking Rubber Mounts On Front Wall

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Installation:

Check rubber mounts on left and right sides.

Fig 6: Checking Rubber Mounts

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Installation:

Install cassette in left and right retainers and push forwards as far as it will go.

Fig 7: Installing Cassette

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Installation:

Check rubber profile seals.

Fig 8: Checking Rubber Profile Seals

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