BMW 1999-2005 M3 Service Manual page 1171

Heating and Air Conditioning
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WARNING!
Do not discharge/charge the A/C
system without proper equipment and
training. Damage to the vehicle and
personal injury may result.
Remove housing for interior ventilation
microfilter.
Remove upper cover and microfilter.
Open wiring harness loom (A) and
remove wires.
Unfasten screws (B) and remove
lower housing.
To remove heater bulkhead cover:
Remove engine compartment side
trim panel. Turn locking clips (A)
and slide trim panel up.
Remove heater bulkhead cover
mounting screws (B) and lift cover
off bulkhead.
Working in right rear of engine
compartment, detach A/C lines:
Remove A/C recharging port
bracket mounting nut (A).
Remove allen bolts (B) at bulkhead.
Release and plug open A/C lines.
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