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

Heating and Air Conditioning
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Working inside right side of cowl, pull up
on lever (arrow) and detach right air
intake flap from blower housing.
- Working in right front of IHKA
housing, detach double pipe (A/C
line) from expansion valve.
Lay double pipe aside.
Plug up open A/C ports.
Remove expansion valve mounting
-
bolts and remove valve.
Installation is reverse of removal.
-
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 evaporator, 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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