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.
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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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Fig. 28: Identifying Rear Axle Components
A wheel/chassis alignment check must be carried out after the following work:
Release of following screw/bolt connections:
Swinging arm, front/rear, to rear axle carrier
Swinging arm to integral link / wheel carrier
Integral link to wheel carrier
A musty odor may be detected in the vehicle, particularly when the air
conditioner is first switched on.
This is caused by microorganisms growing on the evaporator from moisture
condensation.
A disinfectant can be applied to the air conditioning system:
"Airguard" by J. J. Products, Inc.; "Airse