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64 52... Instructions for compressor replacement

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Special tools required:  00 9 030

IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage! 

Remove the compressor without damaging and without the use of force! 


Compressors with plastic belt pulleys: 
IMPORTANT: When starting up a new compressor for the first time, it is absolutely essential to carry out the following initial operation (breaking-in) procedure: 
IMPORTANT:

In the event of a mechanical compressor failure and the resulting ingress of chips into the refrigerant circuit, replace the following parts: 

  • Replace DESICCANT INSERT 
  • Replace line to the capacitor
  • Replace refrigerant oil

The new compressor is filled at the factory with refrigerant oil.

The amount of refrigerant fluid in the new compressor corresponds to the amount of refrigerant fluid for the entire refrigerant circuit.

When replacing the compressor it is absolutely essential to adapt the amount of refrigerant fluid in accordance with the instructions below! 

The only time it is not necessary to adjust the amount of refrigerant oil is when replacing the entire  refrigerant circuit.

When evacuating the air-conditioning system, refrigerant oil is also extracted and collected in the oil separator of the service station.

After evacuation, the refrigerant must be filtered in the service station as the oil separator could still contain a liquid refrigerant/oil mixture. The filtering process gasifies the refrigerant completely and only the previously bound refrigerant oil remains in the oil separator. Measure and note down this quantity of refrigerant oil,

Refer to EVACUATING A/C SYSTEM .

Fig 1: Measuring Quantity Of Refrigerant Oil
G04747948Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Transfer the refrigerant oil remaining in the previous compressor via the filler plug completely into a measuring container.

Fig 2: Filling Refrigerant Oil In Filler Plug
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Measure the amount of refrigerant oil collected from the previous compressor.

Fig 3: Measuring Amount Of Refrigerant Oil
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The new compressor is filled at the factory with refrigerant oil. Open filler plug and pour entire contents of compressor into a clean container.

Installation: 

Replace sealing ring and moisten with refrigerant oil.

Observe tightening torque 64 52 2AZ

Fig 4: Opening Filler Plug And Pour Entire Contents Of Compressor Into Clean Container
G04747951Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

From the new compressor, pour the same amount of refrigerant oil (as drained from the previous compressor) + 10 g extra into a clean measuring container and pour again into the new compressor.

Remaining refrigerant oil can be poured into service station tank,

Refer to EVACUATING A/C SYSTEM .

Otherwise the excess refrigerant oil must be disposed of correctly.

On account of its hygroscopic properties, refrigerant oil must not be stored in open containers.

Fig 5: Identifying Refrigerant Oil In Open Containers
G04747952Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

The refrigerant oil drawn off from the oil separator of the service station and from the previous compressor must not be reused and must be correctly disposed of.

Fig 6: Disposing Refrigerant Oil
G04747953Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installing the new compressor, it is essential before filling the A/C system to pour the same amount of the previously drawn off refrigerant oil into the system again,

Refer to EVACUATING A/C SYSTEM .

Fig 7: Filling A/C System (Pouring Same Amount Of Refrigerant Oil As Was Removed)
G04747954Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours: Replace DRIER BOTTLE/DRIER INSERT .