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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NOTE: The Telestart hand transmitter must be initialized when:
Hand transmitter is replaced
Car Access System control unit is replaced
The independent heating is switched on under an outside temperature of
approx. 15 ºC with the hand transmitter
and at a preselected switch-on time.
Direct act
Fig. 102: Identifying Heater/Air Conditioner Servomotors Components Location
Servomotor, defrosting
Servomotor, footwell, rear cabin, right
Servomotor, ventilation, front right
Servomotor, stratification, front right
Servomotor, stratification/shut-off, rear cabin, right
Servomotor, footwell