Fitting a new Aircon Condenser

[jkspoff]

Does anyone know what work is required for putting a new condensor in, i.e. which parts have to removed and can it be accessed from above or below, or does the front bumper need removing etc ?

[Masked Marauder]

There is a way of doing it that involves removing the bumper and cutting the mounting holes to slots so you can remove it through the front of the car.

[jkspoff]

Sounds like a big job, is there no way it can removed from under the car ? Is the condensor seperate to the radiator ?

[Andrew T]

I saw ours when it was mid way through condensor replacement and it looked like it was in repair after a major accident. It took 10 hours to replace the compressor and condensor.

[Ogben Schmutzel]

What MM say is what has been done on mine - considered to be a 'mod'. Looking through the grill you can a bit of trim has been cut away to reveal a screw head. Will try and post a piccy tommrow.

 

Dunno if you have to do the full job first in order to do the mod though - sorry.

 

Regards.

Oggy.

[Ogben Schmutzel]

Looking at the offside of the car the hexagonal nut is only visible because a part of the trim has been cut away.

 

Looking at the nearside of the car the screw head is only visible because it looks like the trim has been drilled.

 

I understand this allows the condenser to be removed through the front of the vehicle. This had been done before I got the car and I don