BMW X5: Removing And Installing/replacing A/C System Compressor (N62TU)
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.
Read and comply with notes on replacing compressor.
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:
- Drawing off, evacuating and filling the A/C system are not included in
the time value given for this work
operation.
- Remove A/C compressor drive belt.
- Remove front underbody protection.
- Remove steering gear cover at top right.
Release screws (1) and remove both refrigerant lines.
Tightening torque.
Replace sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.
Disconnect plug connection (2).
Release screws (3).
Tightening torque.

Fig. 100: Identifying Plug Connection With Screws
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque.
Lower vehicle.
NOTE: Secure compressor (2) against falling out.
Release screw (1) from above and feed out compressor (2) in upward direction.

Fig. 101: Identifying Compressor
After installation:
- Evacuate and fill A/C system.
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Fig. 102: Identifying Heater/Air Conditioner Servomotors Components Location
Servomotor, defrosting
Servomotor, footwell, rear cabin, right
Servomotor, ventilation, front right
Servomotor, strat
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
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Principle
Turning on drive-ready state corresponds to
starting the engine.
General information
Some functions, such as DSC Dynamic Stability
Control, can only be used with drive-ready state
switched on.
Safety information
DANGER
If the exhaust pipe is blocked or ventilation is insufficient,
harmful
Principle
The following settings can be stored and, if necessary,
retrieved using the memory function:
Seat position.
Exterior mirror position.
Steering wheel position.
Height of the Head-up Display.
General information
Two memory locations with different settings
can be set for each driver pr