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Condenser Removal...

Posted: 4/29/10 7:13am Message 1 of 3
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  If I need to replace the air conditioning condenser, do I have to pull out the radiator also? Some manuals say you have to, but I can't find the answer here on the forum... Thanks. 


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Condenser Removal...

Posted: 4/29/10 10:15am Message 2 of 3
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I don't think so, but it might be easier to pop the rad out first. The cond. sits in front of the raditater. Taking the hood off would definitely make it easier, but then re-installing th hood, and getting it adjusted correctly is a big pita...


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Condenser Removal...

Posted: 4/30/10 5:58am Message 3 of 3
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I agree with Joel. You should be able to work around radiator, but taking the hood off will make it easier. What I do is put marks around the hood brackets to get them close to where they were when removed. 


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