BMW X5: Replacing Evaporator
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Release screws (1).

Fig. 84: Identifying Screws
Release screws (1) and remove expansion valve (2).
Installation:
Ensure that seals are correctly seated.
Replace sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.
Tightening torque.

Fig. 85: Identifying Expansion Valve With Screws
Release screws (1) and carefully remove upper housing section (2).

Fig. 86: Identifying Upper Housing Section
Remove evaporator (1).

Fig. 87: Identifying Evaporator
After installation:
- Evacuate and fill A/C system.
- Fill and vent cooling system.
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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 d
Special tools required:
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove expansion valve.
Replace sealing rings (1) and coat with refrigerant oil.
Fig. 90: Identifying Sealing Rings
Moun
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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Principle
The Integrated Owner's Manual specifically describes
features and functions found in the vehicle.
The Integrated Owner's Manual can be displayed
on the Control Display.
Selecting the Owner's Manual
1. Press the button.
2. "CAR".
3. "Owner's Manual".
4. Select the desired method of acc
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove Central Information Display.
Carefully release catches (1).
Installation:
Catches (1) must not be damaged.
Fig. 35: Identifying Catches
Carefully raise trim (2).
Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove trim (2) from CID.
Fig. 36: Identifying Plug Connectio