Special tools required:
WARNING: Danger of injury! Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure! Observe the safety information for handling the R 134a refrigerant . Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
FOLLOW SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL !
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
Read and comply with notes on compressor replacement .
If Air conditioning is opened for more than 24 h: REPLACE DESICCANT INSERT FOR HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
Necessary preliminary tasks:
IMPORTANT: Seal openings or lines on compressor with special tool 32 1 270 to prevent escape of media and fouling.
Release screws (1) on refrigerant lines (3).
Open brackets (4).
Disconnect refrigerant lines (3) and lay to one side.
Unfasten plug connection (2) and disconnect.
Unlock plug connections (1) and disconnect.
Unclip cable clip (2).
Release screws (3) and place throttle valve (4) to one side.
Release screws (2) on compressor (1).
Feed out compressor (1) in direction of arrow.
Replacement:
IMPORTANT:
Danger of compressor damage! Danger of customer complaints due to reduced cooling power of the Air conditioning! Before the installation of the new compressor, it is absolutely necessary to adjust the amount of refrigerant oil in the new compressor! Compliance with safety information is mandatory .
After installation:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Body repair instructions: Reinforcement plate (bonded)
In the case of a partial replacement piece, a body component is cut at a point described in the repair
instructions.
A reinforcement plate is bonded in to ensure sufficient strength.
Observe notes on REPAIR STAGE 2.
NOTE:
The following graphics serve as general illustrations of reinf ...