A/C Expansion Valve, Removing And Installing - BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual

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Remove refrigerant pressure line
mounting bolts (A) from receiver/drier.
Plug lines immediately.
Disconnect high pressure switch
harness connector (B).
Working beneath right front of car,
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remove splash shield retaining
screws. Remove splash shield.
- Loosen receiver/drier mounting
strap bolts and slide receiver/dryer
down and out.
Installation is reverse of removal.
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CAUTION!
Always replace O-rings when
reconnecting refrigerant lines.
Recharge system following
-
equipment manufacturer's
instructions.
A/C system fluid specifications
Fluid
R-134a refrigerant
Refrigerant oil
A/C expansion valve, removing
and installing
Following manufacturer's
-
instructions, connect an approved
refrigerant recovery/recycling
/recharging unit to A/C system and
discharge system.
Quantity
740 ± 25 g
(2 lb ± 1 oz.)
PAG oil
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