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Disassembly of the air conditioning compressor of the BMW 5 Series

Model: BMW Serie 5 E61, E60 - Years 2003-2010
Part: Air conditioning

Today's instructions will show us how to disassemble and replace the air conditioning compressor of the BMW 5 Series. First, we open the hood of the car and start removing the components located above the air conditioning compressor, also removing the coolant tank and disconnecting the piping; then we disconnect the various rigid and non-rigid pipes of the air conditioning compressor, disconnect the electrical wiring and then unscrew the fixing screws, as shown in the video. Once the compressor pulley belt is disconnected, it will be possible to remove it; we replace the air conditioning compressor with the new one!

Posted on 25 June 2025 by ScegliAuto

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