64 53 551 Removing and installing or replacing capacitor for heating and air conditioning system

Special tools required:

WARNING: Follow all applicable SAFETY INFORMATION .

IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage!

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

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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove air ducts (1) on the left and right.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Ducts

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 64 53 01AZ .

Remove refrigerant lines (2) from condenser.

Installation note:

Replace sealing rings.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Condenser Refrigerant Line And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Lift out capacitor (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Capacitor And Screws

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After installation: