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 tasks:
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 > Rear sub-frame: Removing and installing complete rear axle support
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Failure to comply with the following instructions may result in the vehicle
slipping off the vehicle hoist and critically injuring other persons.
Load the luggage compartment with a minimum of 100 kg before
lowering/removing the rear axle support.
When supporting ...