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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Special tools required:
11 9 470
11 9 473
(cylinder bank 5 to 8)
Removal of rocker arms is described separately from installation.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove servomotor for left eccentric shaft.
Remove ignition coils on cylinder bank 5 to 8.
Remove left cylinder head cover.
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Transmission Case, Oil
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING OR REPLACING TRANSMISSION SUMP
(GA6HP26Z)
IMPORTANT: Remove transmission sump only after it has cooled down.
After completion of work, check transmission oil level.
Use only the approved gear oil.
Failure to comply with this requirement will result in serious damage
