BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing/replacing expansion valve (N55, N47)
Special tools required:
- 00 9 030
WARNING: Danger of injury! Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure! Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Read and comply with safety instructions:
- Handling R 134a tetrafluorethane refrigerant .
- HANDLING REFRIGERANT FLUID
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:
- Replace DESICCANT INSERT FOR AIR CONDITIONING.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- DRAIN OFF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
- Remove intake silencer housing .
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:
- EVACUATE AND FILL AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
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 ...
Compressor
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BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Electronic chassis alignment: Safety information for working on vehicles with automatic engine start-stop
function (msa)
WARNING:
If the engine hood/bonnet contact is pulled upwards (workshop mode), the
information "switch closed" is output. The automatic engine start-stop function
is active.
An automatic engine start is possible.
Observe safety precautions when working on MSA vehicles.
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