BMW X5: Removing And Installing/replacing A/C System Compressor (N62TU)
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.
Read and comply with notes on replacing compressor.
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:
- Drawing off, evacuating and filling the A/C system are not included in
the time value given for this work
operation.
- Remove A/C compressor drive belt.
- Remove front underbody protection.
- Remove steering gear cover at top right.
Release screws (1) and remove both refrigerant lines.
Tightening torque.
Replace sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.
Disconnect plug connection (2).
Release screws (3).
Tightening torque.
Fig. 100: Identifying Plug Connection With Screws
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque.
Lower vehicle.
NOTE: Secure compressor (2) against falling out.
Release screw (1) from above and feed out compressor (2) in upward direction.
Fig. 101: Identifying Compressor
After installation:
- Evacuate and fill A/C system.
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Fig. 102: Identifying Heater/Air Conditioner Servomotors Components Location
Servomotor, defrosting
Servomotor, footwell, rear cabin, right
Servomotor, ventilation, front right
Servomotor, strat
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
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IMPORTANT: Only repair those cables which show visible signs of damage. In
the event of
visible damage, make sure there is only one cable repair in effect after the
repair work. If no visible damage can be identified, the entire cable must be
replaced. When carrying out repairs to the airbag wiring
Special tools required:
11 4 430
11 4 470
IMPORTANT: Aluminium-magnesium materials.
No steel screws/bolts may be used due to the threat of electrochemical
corrosion.
A magnesium crankcase requires aluminium screws/bolts exclusively.
Aluminium screws/bolts must be replaced each time they are r