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64 53 550 Removing and installing or replacing capacitor for heating and air conditioning system

Special tools required: 

WARNING:

Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.

Follow all applicable SAFETY INFORMATION .

IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage!

Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.

Read and comply with NOTES ON COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT .

If air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours: REPLACE DESICCANT INSERT FOR A/C SYSTEM 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 64 53 1AZ .

Disconnect pressure and intake pipes.

Installation note:

Replace sealing rings.

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

Release screw (2).

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

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 64 53 2AZ .

Lift out condenser (2).

Installation note:

Make sure brackets are seated correctly on condenser.

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

After installation: