Manual A/C Compressor Controls: Condenser: Removal

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Recover the refrigerant with a recovery/recycling/charging station.
Drain the coolant from the radiator.
Remove the nuts (A), then disconnect the discharge line and condenser line from the condenser. Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.

Fig 1: Removing Condenser & Discharge Lines
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Remove the condenser fan.
Disconnect the upper hose (B) from the radiator (A).

Fig 2: Removing Upper Radiator Hose
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Remove the radiator fan.
Remove the bolts (A), then remove the upper mount brackets (B) from the radiator.

Fig 3: Removing Upper Radiator Mounts
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Remove the bolts (A), then remove the condenser (B) by lifting it up. Be careful not to damage the radiator and condenser fins when removing the condenser.

Fig 4: Removing Condenser
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