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Aircon blowing cold on left but warm on right side vents E70

Discuss the problems with your BMW X5 (E70).
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Aircon blowing cold on left but warm on right side vents E70

Post by Leslie » Wed Aug 26, 2026 5:47 pm

Anyone had an evaporator expansion valve replaced on a RHD car ? ,The part is cheap but I had a look and it appear to be behind the dash which is obviously a major pain The 2 pipes go in the bulkhead and I expect the valve is right the other side of this . Removing the dash is just not an option I fancy paying for :headbang: Its criminal to fit it the wrong side of the bulkhead ! :fuelfire:

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Aircon blowing cold on left but warm on right side vents E70

Post by X5Sport » Wed Aug 26, 2026 7:43 pm

The good book says it is NOT a dash out job. The ‘special tool’ looks like a cone to make sure the ‘o’-rings aren’t perturbed.
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The final instruction is to evacuate and refill the AC system.
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Aircon blowing cold on left but warm on right side vents E70

Post by Leslie » Wed Aug 26, 2026 10:43 pm

Thanks you very much sir :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: I must have a look as it will be behind the steering column so access must be tight at best :headbang:

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