BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 1168

Heating and Air Conditioning
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Remove filter housing mounting
screws (D).
Detach air duct connections (E) and
lift complete air filter housing out of
engine compartment, pulling it
forward away from mass air flow
sensor.
- Remove intake hood, cooling fan
and shroud, and radiator, as
described in
Cooling System.
Detach A/C lines from upper right corner
of condenser. Plug lines immediately.
Remove fastener (expansion rivet)
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from top left corner of condenser.
Remove Torx screw from top right
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corner of condenser, just below
refrigerant line flange.
- Lift up condenser to disengage from
plastic bracket and remove from
above.
Installation is reverse of removal.
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CAUTION!
Always replace O-rings when
reconnecting refrigerant lines.
When installing a new condenser
always replace receiver/drier unit.
- Recharge system following
equipment manufacturer's
instructions.
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