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A/C Evaporator Replacement cost
A/C Evaporator Replacement on a BMW E90/G05 typically costs $1,650–$2,415 at an independent shop or $8,000 at a BMW dealer, based on 3 real owner-reported prices.
Last updated · Sources: 3 owner-reported prices from 3 cited threads
Leaking A/C evaporator behind the dash. Real prices reported by owners on Reddit and BMW forums, with a link to every one.
Typical cost
Ranges are the lowest and highest prices in the table below. They are not estimates. Shop prices include parts and labor unless noted.
Every price we found
| Price | Where | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,650 | Indy | Paid at an independent shop, E90 | [1] |
| $2,415 | Indy | Owner-reported cost, E90 (shop type not stated) | [2] |
| $8,000 | Dealer | Dealer quote, G05 X5 | [3] |
- Have the leak confirmed with dye or a sniffer before agreeing to dash removal.
Which cars are affected
E90 3 Series (incl. 335i) and G05 X5. Full dash removal on most models.
Symptoms
- A/C blows warm after a recharge
- Refrigerant leak found at the evaporator by dye/sniffer
- Musty smell from vents
Parts list
| A/C evaporator | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
| Expansion valve | ECS TuningPelican PartsAmazon |
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Common questions
How much does A/C Evaporator Replacement cost?
A/C Evaporator Replacement on a BMW E90/G05 typically costs $1,650–$2,415 at an independent shop or $8,000 at a BMW dealer, based on 3 real owner-reported prices.
How much does A/C Evaporator Replacement cost at a BMW dealer?
Real dealer prices we found ranged $8,000 (1 data point, median $8,000).
How much does an independent shop charge for A/C Evaporator Replacement?
Independent shop prices ranged $1,650 to $2,415 (2 data points, median $2,033).
Can I do A/C Evaporator Replacement myself?
We have not found a DIY parts cost for this job yet.
Which BMWs are affected?
E90 3 Series (incl. 335i) and G05 X5. Full dash removal on most models.
Related repairs
Sources
- 2007 E90 335i A/C Evaporator Replacement? (BimmerFest)
- A/C evaporator is dead (E90post)
- BMW X5 G05 Evaporator Leak & $8K Repair Quote? (G05post (Bimmerpost))
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