BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing/renewing evaporator
Necessary preliminary work:
- Remove HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER
Carefully pull rubber grommet (1) and foam seal (2) over pipes (3) and (4).
NOTE: If necessary, replace rubber grommet (1) and/or foam seal (2).
Release screws (5).
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Carefully remove seal (2) and all remnants.
Installation note:
Replace gasket (2).
Turn temperature sensor for cold-air distributor (3) in direction of arrow and detach in upwards direction.
Expose connecting cable (4) of temperature sensor for cold-air distributor (3) towards rear of heater/air conditioner (5).
Release screws (1).
Remove upper housing (2) of heater/air conditioner in direction of arrow.
Installation note: Make sure upper housing (2) is correctly seated on heater/air conditioner.
Pull evaporator (1) in direction of arrow out of lower housing (2) of heater/air conditioner.
Installation note: Make sure evaporator (1) is correctly seated in lower housing (2) of heater/air conditioner.
IMPORTANT: Do not bend radiator fins.
If necessary, clean or straighten radiator fins with slat comb.
Removing and installing or replacing expansion valve
Special tools required:
00 9 030
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Avoid contact with refrigerant and re ...
Removing and installing/replacing expansion valve (N20, N57)
Special tools required:
00 9 030
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Avoid contact with refrigerant and re ...
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General:
The tire size, manufacturer and tire tread must be the same on one axle
To meet the BMW standards, the vehicle should be equipped with tires from the same manufacturer and
with the same tire tread (tires approved by BMW) on all 4 wheels
The difference in tire tread depth on ...