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Condenser and dryer with lines

In this manual: Condenser and dryer with lines
General information on preservation measures — 1Body cavity sealing — 1Body corrosion protection — 1Body repair instructions — 1Support members — 1Luggage compartment floor — 1Wheel wells — 1Side frame and door pillars — 1Roof outer skin — 1Dash cowl — 1Front trim panel — 1Rear trim panel — 1Side panels — 1Front side doors — 1Rear side doors — 1Front lid — 1Rear lid — 1Other flaps — 1Body special tools — 1General information — 1Handling brake fluids — 1Brake testing and bleeding — 1Front brakes — 1Rear brakes — 1Master brake cylinder — 1Brake lines — 1Brake booster — 1Electrical components/wear indicator — 1Parking brake — 1Mechanical/hydraulic components — 1Electronic components — 1Brakes — 1Front brake — 1Pedal mounting block — 1Brake pedal with linkage — 1Clutch pedal with linkage — 1Accelerator pedal actuation — 1Pedals — 1Specified grease — 1Propeller shaft, general — 1Propeller shaft assembly — 1Center console assembly — 1Front propeller shaft — 1Propeller shaft — 1Propeller shaft complete — 1Front axle repair instructions — 1Front axle suspension — 1Front sub-frame — 1Struts with rubber mounts — 1Wheel bearings and stub axle — 1Spring strut — 1Spring with suspension — 1Stabilizer bar — 1Front axle gearbox — 1Output shaft — 1Front axle — 1General information on high temperature multi-purpose grease — 1Rear axle repair instructions — 1Final drive with cover — 1Final drive mounting — 1Output shafts — 1Rear sub-frame — 1Control arms and struts — 1Axle mounting — 1Wheel bearings — 1Shock absorber — 1With suspension — 1Stabilizer bar — 1Rear axle — 1General information on final drive oil — 1Approved final drive oils for front and rear axle final drives with and without limited slip or viscous coupling — 1Final drive oil for bmw m1 motorsport coupe — 1Operating fluids as of 11/2015 — 1Brake pad replacement reminder — 1Emissions maintenance reminder — 1Maintenance service reminder — 1Tire pressure monitor system reminder — 1Description — 1Troubleshooting — 1Ignition wires, spark plugs — 1Ignition coil — 1Electronic switching or control units — 1Preheating relay — 1Preheater plugs — 1Alternator with drive and mounting — 1Controller — 1Starter with mounting — 1Starter lead — 1Engine wiring loom — 1Oil pressure/oil temperature/oil gauge — 1Switches and relays — 1Engine electrical system — 1Cabin air filter — 1Cabin air filter applications — 1Operating fluids - air conditioning and heating — 1Air conditioner refrigerant — 1Refrigeration oil — 1Note, overview components climate control — 1Heater with operation — 1Auxiliary. heater with control elements — 1Nozzles and outlets — 1Microfilter — 1Air conditioning, leak detection — 1Ac housing/evaporator, switching elements — 1Compressor — 1Condenser and dryer with lines — 1Heating and air conditioning — 1Front axle repair instructions — 1Front axle suspension — 1Front sub-frame — 1Struts with rubber mounts — 1Wheel bearings and stub axle — 1Spring strut — 1Spring with suspension — 1Stabilizer bar — 1Front axle gearbox — 1Front axle — 1General information on high temperature multi-purpose grease — 1Integrated suspension systems repair instructions — 1Front control and suspension elements — 1Rear control and suspension elements — 1Electrical components — 1Electronic damping force adjustment — 1Integrated suspension systems — 1Approved hydraulic fluids — 1Rear axle repair instructions — 1Final drive — 1Final drive with cover — 1Final drive mounting — 1Output shafts — 1Rear sub-frame — 1Control arms and struts — 1Axle mounting — 1Wheel bearings — 1Shock absorber — 1Springs with suspension — 1Stabilizer bar — 1Rear axle — 1General information on final drive oil — 1Approved final drive oils for front and rear axle final drives with and without limited slip or viscous coupling — 1Final drive oil for bmw m1 motorsport coupe — 1Operating fluids as of 11/2015 — 1Electronic chassis alignment — 1Mechanical steering gear — 1Steering gear with servo unit — 1Steering arms, tie rods, steer. damper — 1Steering column — 1Steering wheel — 1Steering wheel for airbag — 1Pump and oil supply — 1Steering and wheel alignment — 1Wheels — 1Disc wheels (rims) — 1Tires — 1Wheels with tires — 1Tire mounting paste — 1Engine mounting — 1Transmission suspension, automatic. transmission — 1Engine and gearbox suspension — 1Transmission in general — 1Transmission case, oil sump — 1Extension housing, bearings, seal — 1Mechanical attachments — 1Hydr/el control components/elements — 1Oil pump — 1Shift valves, parking lock — 1Torque converter — 1Automatic transmission — 1Automatic transmission fluid for zf-transmission GA8HP45Z / GA8HP50Z / GA8HP70Z / GA8HP90Z / GA8P70H / GA8P75H / GA8HP75Z — 1General information on automatic transmission fluids — 1Approved automatic transmission fluids for initial fillings and correcting fluid levels — 1Checking transmission fluid level — 1Transmission fluid change intervals (if applicable) — 1Transfer case, general — 1Transfer box — 1Transmission shafts — 1Transfer box special tools — 1Transfer box in general (atc 45l) — 1Transmission in general — 1Bearing in housing, sealing ring — 1SELF-DIAGNOSTICS DTCS — 1
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  • Instructions for desiccant insert replacement
  • Instructions for replacement of air conditioning capacitors and radiator/coolers
  • Removing and installing or replacing capacitor for heating and air conditioning system
  • Replacing desiccant insert for air conditioning system
  • Replacing safety pressure switch

Instructions for desiccant insert replacement

Special tools required:

  • 32 1 270

A desiccant insert that is in a correctly functioning, sealed heating and air conditioning system does not have to be changed at regular service-inspection intervals.

However, the dryer flask or desiccant insert must absolutely be replaced in the event of:

  • Contamination of the refrigerant with swarf (e.g. when the compressor is clamped).
  • With depressurized and/or completely drained refrigerant circuit.
  • With a refrigerant circuit, which was closed using special tool 32 1 270 but remains open for more than 24 hours.

The desiccant insert cannot be replaced in the following vehicles:

  • 1-Series E8x, 3-Series E9x from 12/2008
  • E84, E89
  • 1-Series F2x, 3-Series F3x
  • BMW i 01 without heat pump

In these vehicles, the condenser for the heating and air conditioning system must be replaced.

  • BMW i 01 with heat pump

On this vehicle the low pressure battery must be replaced.

Instructions for replacement of air conditioning capacitors and radiator/coolers

IMPORTANT: Even when they are correctly installed or due to normal driving, radiators (oil cooler, radiator, charge air cooler) or air conditioning condensers may show slight impressions or deformations on their discs (1).

A slight sag with a large radius for the air conditioning condenser is also permissible.

As long as tightness/function are not degraded and an adequate distance of a few mm between the radiator and air conditioning condenser remains in place, this is not damage in either case .

Radiators or air conditioning condensers are not to be replaced in these cases!

NOTE: The deformations shown can be bent back with a standard fin comb..

Damage to lines carrying media or on the flat pipe require exchange of the radiator or air conditioning condenser (2-6).

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Dryer flask (integrated in the air conditioning condenser): Round dents/depressions are permitted.

The air conditioning condenser is not to be replaced in this case.

Removing and installing or replacing capacitor for heating and air conditioning system

Special tools required:

  • 00 9 030

WARNING: Danger of injury! Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure! Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.

Read and comply with safety instructions:

  • Handling R 134a tetrafluorethane refrigerant .
  • HANDLING REFRIGERANT FLUID

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.

Follow NOTES for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.

If air conditioning is open for longer than 24 hours: replace DESICCANT INSERT FOR AIR CONDITIONING

Necessary preliminary tasks:

  • DRAIN OFF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
  • Remove fan cowl with electric fan .

Release screw (1).

Release screws (2) on refrigerant lines (3).

Remove refrigerant lines (3) from condenser.

Installation note:

Replace sealing rings.

Use special tool 00 9 030 to install sealing rings without damaging them.

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Release screws (1).

Remove radiator (2) from guides.

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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! The fins on the radiator and condenser should not be damaged.

Position radiator (1) as illustrated.

Carefully feed out condenser (2) upwards.

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After installation:

  • EVACUATE AND FILL AIR CONDITIONING

Replacing desiccant insert for air conditioning system

WARNING: Danger of injury! Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!

  • Follow safety instructions for handling R 134a refrigerant .
  • Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.

FOLLOW instructions for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.

If air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours: replace desiccant insert for air conditioning system

Follow INSTRUCTIONS ON REPLACING DESICCANT INSERT .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

  • Remove CONDENSER

Undo the plastic screw connection (1).

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Remove the desiccant insert (1).

Installation note: Replace the sealing ring (3) on the plastic screw connection (2).

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After installation:

EVACUATE AND FILL A/C SYSTEM

Replacing safety pressure switch

WARNING: Danger of injury! Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure! Follow safety informations for handling R 134a refrigerant . Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid. Follow safety instructions for HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage! Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.

Follow INSTRUCTIONS for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.

If air conditioning system is open for longer than 24 hours: replace DESICCANT INSERT FOR AIR CONDITIONING

Necessary preliminary tasks:

  • DRAIN OFF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

Unclip wiring harness (1).

Pull expansion tank (2) upward out of retaining bracket.

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Installation note: Guide pin (2) must be fit correctly in rubber guide (3).

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release safety pressure switch (2) and remove.

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After installation:

  • EVACUATE AND FILL A/C SYSTEM

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