BMW X5: Replacing Evaporator
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Release screws (1).
Fig. 84: Identifying Screws
Release screws (1) and remove expansion valve (2).
Installation:
Ensure that seals are correctly seated.
Replace sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.
Tightening torque.
Fig. 85: Identifying Expansion Valve With Screws
Release screws (1) and carefully remove upper housing section (2).
Fig. 86: Identifying Upper Housing Section
Remove evaporator (1).
Fig. 87: Identifying Evaporator
After installation:
- Evacuate and fill A/C system.
- Fill and vent cooling system.
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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 d
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
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:
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REMOVING AND INSTALLING/SEALING THROTTLE VALVE ASSEMBLY (N52 /
N52K / N51 / N53)
Read and comply with notes on protection against electrostatic damage (ESD
protection).
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Switch off ignition
Remove air intake hose.
Unlock plug (1) and remove.
Release screws.
Remove
IMPORTANT: Observe the following trolley-jack-related instructions:
1. Use only BMW-distributed/approved trolley jacks which have rubber
plate
contact points.
2. Trolley jacks must be regularly serviced and always checked for
functional reliability before they are used!
3. Check the rubber plate