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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