A/C Condenser Replacement HOW TO????

[AWDRACER6]

Cant find a how to or even a post on it. My compressor seized up and caught on fire... I need to replace my compressor and condenser, obviously the compressor is self explanitary and the condenser.......?? Thanks for the help in advance. 2006 Mazdaspeed 6

 

[AWDRACER6]

Bump...No one knows how to get it out?? I have the front bumper off and i believe i need to remove the head lights and the plastic brace thing but am not to sure...

 

[AWDRACER6]

No one knows how to get the Condenser out?? Ok so what about people who install a FMIC, dont you have to remove that condenser or atleast install the FMIC next to it??

 

[Spooler]

I wish I knew, I am going to the dealership get mine replaced tomorrow....not cheap...

 

[_MSprotegy]

From what I've seen, you have to remove the radiator to get the condenser off.

 

[Russm]

Need to get copy shop manual, cost you about $20-25

 

[clement_ghost]

I'm A/C trained and specialist in a Volvo dealer... if your compressor has failed, you must replace the receiver dryer too. And I don't know if a MS6 is equipped with an expansion valve or an orrifice tube, but if it's an orrifice tube, you should replace it too. If its an expansion valve, there's no need to replace.

And please, don't put those crappy cans kit in your system! Go to an authorized dealer and put back R134a refrigerant if you like your car.