WARNING: Danger of injury! Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
FOLLOW instructions for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
If air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours: replace desiccant insert for air conditioning system
Follow INSTRUCTIONS ON REPLACING DESICCANT INSERT .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Undo the plastic screw connection (1).
Remove the desiccant insert (1).
Installation note: Replace the sealing ring (3) on the plastic screw connection (2).
After installation:
EVACUATE AND FILL A/C SYSTEM
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Support members: Replacing engine support with left wheel arch in front of bulkhead
Observe procedure of REPAIR STAGE 3.
Read contents of BODY, GENERAL.
Spot-weld bonding is used on this vehicle. Observe specific procedure .
Use only approved SPOT-WELDING APPARATUS for repairs.
Place vehicle on straightening bench.
Following new body parts are required (refer to OVE ...