BMW X5: Removing And Installing Or Replacing Expansion Valve
WARNING: Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant R 134a.
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: Replacing drier insert for A/C system
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove double pipe.
- Drawing off, evacuating and filling the A/C system are not included in the time value given for this work operation.
Remove gasket (1).
Installation:
Observe direction arrows (2) without fail.
If necessary, replace damaged seal (1).
Fig. 88: Identifying Gasket Positions
Release screws (1) and carefully remove expansion valve (2).
Replace sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.
Tightening torque.
Fig. 89: Identifying Expansion Valve Screws
After installation:
- Evacuate and fill A/C system.
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Special tools required:
64 5 104
64 5 108
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove expansion valve.
Replace sealing rings (1) and coat with refrigerant oil.
Fig. 90: Identifying Sealing Rings
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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:
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Corrosion Protection
NOTE: Following repairs, the corrosion protection work already begins
with the correct
removal of the PVC undercoating, antinoise compound and seam seals.
1.0 Removing sealing materials:
IMPORTANT:
Do not burn off PVC material with a gas burner or similar or heat
to
temperatures above 180ºC.
Replacing Cover For Left Or Right Front Seat
Special tools required:
52 0 050.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front seat.
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest.
Remove inner cover on front seat.
WARNING: US/CDN front passenger seat (with OC3 mat) only:
To avoid damaging the OC3 mat, it is essential to carry out the following
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