NOTE: Owing to the different engine variants and equipment specifications, not all the components are taken into consideration.
The following list basically represents the removal sequence.
- Disconnect negative battery cable
- Remove bumper trim
- Remove front underbody protection assembly
- Remove front panel
- Remove front side panel left
- Remove trailing link on left spring strut dome
- Remove intake silencer housing
- Remove coolant expansion tank
- Remove front wheel arch cover (front section)
- Remove front wheel arch cover (rear section)
- Remove engine compartment lid
- Remove left engine compartment lid hinge
- Remove left partition wall for units compartment
- Remove brake booster
- Remove trailing link
- Remove left wishbone
- Remove spring strut with swivel bearing
- Release left wiring harness
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Condenser and dryer with lines: Replacing desiccant insert for air conditioning system
WARNING: Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for handling R 134a refrigerant .
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
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