BMW 7 Series: Removing And Installing/Renewing Evaporator
Notes
NOTE: Non-coated evaporators were installed in connection with ozone generator on vehicles built before 09/2010.
A coated evaporators without an ozone generator is installed on vehicles built after 09/2010.
The evaporators must not be confused! Refer to EPC for part number!
Necessary preliminary work
- Remove REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING UNIT
- Remove HEAT EXCHANGER
Release screws (1) on filter housing (2).
Remove microfilter cover (3) in direction of arrow.
Installation note: Microfilter cover (3) must be correctly engaged in guides on filter housing (2).
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Fig. 180: Removing Microfilter Cover And Screws
Remove microfilter (1) at tabs in direction of arrow from filter housing (2).
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Fig. 181: Removing Microfilter From Filter Housing
Release screws (1) and remove distributor housing lower section (2).
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Fig. 182: Identifying Distributor Housing Lower Section And Screws
Release screw (1) on airbag control unit (2).
Remove airbag control unit (2).
Release all screws on filter housing upper section (2) and remove towards top.
Installation note: In case of equipment specification with rear air conditioner, ensure correct cable routing of shut-off valve (4).
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Fig. 183: Identifying Airbag Control Unit And Screw
Remove evaporator (1) in direction of arrow from distributor housing (2) and set down securely.
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Fig. 184: Removing Evaporator From Distributor Housing
Replacement
Release screws (1) and remove flange (2) with expansion valve (3).
Tightening torque 64 53 2AZ.
Installation note: Ensure that seals are correctly seated.
Replace sealing rings.
Use special tool 00 9 030 to mount sealing rings without damaging them.
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Fig. 185: Identifying Expansion Valve, Flange And Screws
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Removing And Installing/Replacing Evaporator For Rear Air
Conditioner
Necessary preliminary tasks
Remove REAR AIR CONDITIONER
REMOVE RIGHT FLAP ACTUATOR DRIVE
Release screws (1) on flange holder (2).
Installation:
Make sure flange holder (2) is correctly seated in
Instructions For Compressor Replacement
Notes
IMPORTANT: Compressors with plastic belt pulleys:
Avoid impacts/knocks to plastic belt pulley (caused by tools, contact
with
base).
Return faulty compressors in their original packaging on
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thoroughly. Your vehicle is covered by the following
warranties:
New Vehicle Limited Warranty.
Rust Perforation Limited Warranty.
Federal Emissions System Defect Warranty.
Federal Emissions Performance Warranty.
California Emission Control System Lim
Remote Control Parking
Concept
The vehicle can be remotely parked and driven
out in reverse in the case of suitable forwardparking
spaces, for instance a garage. The driver
is not in the vehicle, but controls the parking procedure
responsibly from the outside using the
BMW display key.
Stop the vehicles manually in the c
