LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> Mini >> 2010 >> Cooper S, 2D Hatchback, Standard >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different variant/trim >> Section 230 (Heating And Air Conditioning - Repair - Convertible (R57)) >> Condenser And Dryer With Lines >> 64 53 515 Replacing desiccant insert for air conditioning system

64 53 515 Replacing desiccant insert for air conditioning system

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Notes 

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow instructions for handling R 134a refrigerant. See 6450... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING R134A REFRIGERANT  or 6450... Instructions for handling refrigerant R 134a .
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING REFRIGERANT FLUID .
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Restart engine only when air conditioning system has been correctly filled.

Necessary preliminary work: 

Remove protective cap (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Cap
G04797324Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Remove circlip (1) and pull out desiccant insert (2).

Installation note: 

Replace sealing rings.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Desiccant Insert With Circlip
G04797325Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation