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:
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
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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Special tools required:
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52 0 050.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove front seat.
Remove rear panel on front seat backrest.
Detach plug connection (1) by twisting from backrest frame.
Disconnect plug-in connection.
Fig. 72: Detaching Plug Connection
Release all retainers (1) on
Special tools required:
11 9 221
11 9 222
11 9 223
11 9 224
11 9 231
11 9 232
11 9 233
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove vibration damper
IMPORTANT: Do not release central bolt.
If the central bolt is released, the sprocket wheels of the timing chain and the
oil pump will no longer be