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
Replacing Valve Insert For Refrigerant Line
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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Transmission Suspension
REPLACING RUBBER MOUNT FOR TRANSMISSION MOUNT
Special Tools Required:
22 1 016
22 1 017
22 1 101
22 1 102
22 1 103
33 4 465
NOTE: See ENGINE AND GEARBOX SUSPENSION - SPECIAL TOOLS and REAR
AXLE - SPECIAL TOOLS.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove crossmember for transmission mount.
Place
Setting the speed - Active Cruise Control with
Stop&Go function ACC
Setting the speed
Maintaining and storing the speed
Press the rocker switch up or down once while
the system is interrupted. The system will be activated.
The current speed is maintained and stored as
desired speed.
The stored speed is displayed on the speedometer.
DSC Dynamic Stability Control
