Special tools required:
WARNING: Danger of injury! Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure! Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Read and comply with safety instructions:
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
Follow NOTES for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
NOTE: If air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours:
Necessary preliminary work:
Release screws (1).
Detach refrigerant lines (2) from expansion valve (3).
Installation note:
Replace sealing rings.
Use special tool 00 9 030 to install sealing rings without damaging them.
Release screws (1).
Remove expansion valve (2) from retaining clip.
Installation note:
Place expansion valve (1) exactly on refrigerant lines (2) and (3).
Fit screws of expansion valve (1) and make sure retaining clip (4) is correctly positioned.
After installation:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Spring strut: Replacing front left or right spring strut shock absorber
Special tools required:
31 3 340
31 3 341
31 3 355
33 0 040
31 0 040
WARNING:
Prior to each use of special tool 31 3 340, it is essential to read the associated
Owner's Handbook fully!
All the safety precautions and instructions contained in the Owner's Handbook
must be st ...