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.
READ NEXT:
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:
A
SEE MORE:
Glare shield
Fold the sun visor down or up.
Glare shield from the side
Folding out
1. Fold the sun visor down.
2. Unhook it from the holder and swing it to the
side.
3. Move it back to the desired position.
Folding in
Proceed in the reverse order to close the sun visor.
Vanity mirror
A vanity mirr
REMOVING AND INSTALLING HOOD/BONNET
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Support engine hood in fully opened position with suitable apparatus.
IMPORTANT: Removal of the hood/bonnet must be carried out with the
assistance of a
second person.
NOTE: Carry over schematic representation to the relevant vehicle ty