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64 53 550 Removing and installing or replacing condenser for A/C system

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
WARNING: Risk of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure and must be fully depressurized before any work is carried out!
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling R 134a refrigerant.  
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: 

Release screws (1).

Disconnect pressure and suction lines.

Release screw (2).

Installation: 

Replace all sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.

Grip refrigerant lines when tightening screws! 

Tightening torque 64 53 1AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Pressure And Suction Lines Screws
G04797327Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Release screws (1).

Installation: 

Tightening torque 64 53 2AZ .

Make sure brackets are seated correctly on condenser.

Lift out condenser (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Condenser
G04797328Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

After installation: