BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 1166

Heating and Air Conditioning
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Remove drive belt.
Detach and set aside front washer
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fluid reservoir. See
and Washers.
- Disconnect electrical harness
connector from compressor.
Remove A/C pressure hose and suction
hose flange bolts (arrows) from
compressor. Plug hoses immediately.
All-wheel-drive model: Unbolt and
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lower front stabilizer bar. See
310 Front Suspension.
Support compressor while removing
compressor mounting bolts (arrows).
Remove compressor.
Installation is reverse of removal.
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CAUTION!
Always replace O-rings when
reconnecting refrigerant lines.
When installing a new
compressor always replace
receiver/drier unit.
Tightening torque
A/C line to A/C
compressor
611 Wipers
20 Nm (15 ft-lb)
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