BMW X5: Removing And Installing Or Replacing Expansion Valve
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: Replacing drier insert for A/C
system
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove double pipe.
- Drawing off, evacuating and filling the A/C system are not included in
the time value given for this work
operation.
Remove gasket (1).
Installation:
Observe direction arrows (2) without fail.
If necessary, replace damaged seal (1).
Fig. 88: Identifying Gasket Positions
Release screws (1) and carefully remove expansion valve (2).
Replace sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.
Tightening torque.
Fig. 89: Identifying Expansion Valve Screws
After installation:
- Evacuate and fill A/C system.
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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
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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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OIL USED IN FREON-CHARGED SYSTEMS
A mineral-based oil is used. The oil level in the compressor must be checked
before filling an air conditioner
with refrigerant. It can be checked only if the system is without refrigerant.
Always check the oil level each time a new system is filled with Freon R12
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING OIL PRESSURE SWITCH (N62, N62TU)
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Switch off ignition
E65/E66 only: Remove intake filter housing
E53 only: Remove intake hood with air intake hose
WARNING: Scalding hazard!
Only perform this task on an engine that has cooled down.
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