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:
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove expansion valve.
Replace sealing rings (1) and coat with refrigerant oil.
Fig. 90: Identifying Sealing Rings
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Instructions For Opening And Replacing Parts In Refrigerant Circuit
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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Special tools required:
34 4 000.
Installation:
Remove rear brake disc.
Release electromechanical parking brake (EMF).
After completing tasks, adjust handbrake.
Disconnect return springs (1) with brake spring pliers.
Installation:
Check return springs (1) and replace if necessary.
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Handling Airbags And Restraint Systems
1.0 Airbags and restraint systems
On vehicles with airbags and restraint systems, observe the relevant
safety instructions.
During straightening work on the body, you will be exposed to the risk
of accidental airbag
triggering when the battery is connected.
Due to this potential hazard, it
