WARNING: Danger of injury! Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure! Follow safety informations for handling 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.
Follow INSTRUCTIONS for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
If air conditioning system is open for longer than 24 hours: replace DESICCANT INSERT FOR AIR CONDITIONING
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Unclip wiring harness (1).
Pull expansion tank (2) upward out of retaining bracket.
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Installation note: Guide pin (2) must be fit correctly in rubber guide (3).
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release safety pressure switch (2) and remove.
After installation:
BMW X3 Service & Repair Manual > Body repair instructions: Straightening aluminum component on the outer skin
1.0 Prerequisites
The component must be replaced if there are cracks and it is neither possible to drill into the end of the
crack, nor to weld it.
2.0 Recommended tools
Only use tools specifically designed for aluminum repairs.
Do not use tools and operating fluids that have already b ...