BMW X5 Owners & Service Manuals

BMW X5: Replacing Safety Pressure Switch

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.

If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours: Replacing drier insert for A/C system.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Disconnect plug connection (1) and release safety pressure switch (2).

Installation:

Moisten sealing ring with refrigerant oil.

Tightening torque.

Condenser And Dryer
Fig. 109: Identifying Plug Connection And Pressure Switch

After installation:

REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING CONDENSER FOR A/C SYSTEM

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.

Follow instructions for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit! If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours: Replace desiccant insert for A/C system.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Slacken screws (1) on both sides and pull fan cowl upwards.

Condenser And Dryer
Fig. 110: Identifying Radiator Cover

Release screws (1) and pull condenser (2) up and out.

Installation:

Replace sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.

Tightening torque.

Condenser And Dryer
Fig. 111: Identifying Condenser And Screws

After installation:

REPLACING DOUBLE PIPE

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.

If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours: Replacing drier insert for A/C system.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screw (1).

Installation:

Check that rubber seal is correctly seated.

Tightening torque.

Condenser And Dryer
Fig. 112: Identifying Screws

Release screws (1) and remove refrigerant lines.

Remove refrigerant line from double pipe holder (2).

Installation:

Replace all sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.

Tightening torque.

Condenser And Dryer
Fig. 113: Identifying Double Pipe Holder And Screws

After installation:

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