BMW X5: Instructions For Opening And Replacing Parts In Refrigerant Circuit
WARNING:
- Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
- Follow safety instructions for handling R 134a refrigerant.
- Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil.
CAUTION:
- Always use new O-rings each time A/C connections are opened.
- Moisten O-rings with refrigerant oil prior to fitting.
- Seal all parts to be returned at openings to prevent ingress of
moisture or foreign bodies.
I. Opening refrigerant circuit without part replacement, as preliminary
work to further work
(e.g. engine removal):
Work sequence:
- Draw off A/C system, then determine drawn-off refrigerant oil quantity.
- Carry out main work.
- Replace removed refrigerant oil with new refrigerant oil.
- Evacuate and fill A/C system.
II. Part replacement and part replacement on account of insidious leak
(minor leak, e.g. hairline crack)
Work sequence:
- Draw off A/C system, then determine drawn-off refrigerant oil quantity.
- Carry out part replacement
- Replace removed refrigerant oil with new refrigerant oil
- Additionally replenish new refrigerant oil in accordance with replaced
parts:
- Compressor: refer to NOTES ON REPLACING COMPRESSOR
- Evaporator: 10 ml
- Condenser: 10 ml
- Desiccant insert / desiccant bottle: 30 ml
- Each replaced refrigerant line: 10 ml
- Condenser with integrated dryer: 30 ml
- Safety pressure switch and seals: no additional refrigerant oil
- Evacuate and fill A/C system.
III. Part replacement on account of sudden leak
(major leak, e.g. pipe break due to accident)
Work sequence:
- Draw off A/C system, then determine drawn-off refrigerant oil quantity.
- Carry out part replacement.
- Replace removed refrigerant oil with new refrigerant oil.
- Additionally replenish 25 ml new refrigerant oil and new refrigerant oil
in accordance with
replaced parts:
- Compressor: refer to NOTES ON REPLACING COMPRESSOR
- Evaporator: 10 ml
- Condenser: 10 ml
- Desiccant insert / desiccant bottle: 30 ml
- Each replaced refrigerant line: 10 ml
- Condenser with integrated dryer: 30 ml
- Safety pressure switch and seals: no additional refrigerant oil
- Evacuate and fill A/C system.
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IMPORTANT: Compressors with plastic belt pulleys:
Avoid impacts/knocks to plastic belt pulley (caused by tools,
contact with
base).
Return faulty compressors in their original packaging only.
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WARNING:
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling R 134a refrigerant.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil.
CAUTION:
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Overview of topics:
Equipment
Best before date of consumables
Grinding and cleaning
Flame-coating
Primer coat
Gluing coat
Hardening times
Disposing of adhesive
1.0 Equipment
Emery paper
Cleaning agent: Isopropyl, acetone or spirit
Brush, cott
Special tools required:
34 1 280.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front wheels.
Remove and clean brake pads.
After completing work, read and comply with notes on braking in new brake
discs / brake pads.
Check minimum brake disc thickness:
Position special tool 34 1 280 at three measu