DIY AC condenser swap
DEAD DEAD EASY!!!
DISABLE TILT ALARM
Jack up safely
Use axle stands for safety ( BUT UNDER BATTERY)
Frunk out - 10 min job 10mm and 13mm sockets ( don't unscrew the rubber plugs in the side plastics these just pop through)
Check things whilst it's open like potentially loose plugs ( I found a couple), missing trim clips etc.
Wheel off 21mm deep socket.
Arch liner out. Clips and 2 send tapping bolts going up under the bumper, 2 10mm nuts straight in front of you slightly the left /front of the shock.( buy new retaining clips , dirt cheap and makes things easier)
Unplug the fan motor
Bottom retaining torx for condenser now visible - give them a squirt of wd or similar and go easy. Aluminum gets a bit furry over time.
Undo AC lines, remove 10mm nut gently tap the bit near the where the nut was and wiggle . Take your time and be gentle.
The condenser and fan come out as one unit bottoM first at an angle then down.
Swap the fan to the new condenser and refit.
Be clean! Do not get any crap in the new condenser or lines.
Clean up ac lines at the mounting face - simple scrape with the flat blade of a Stanley knife will do our fine fine sand paper with a bit of cleaner.
Wipe with isopropyl or brake cleaner on a rag. THIS IS JUST TIDYING THE SURFACE NOT FILING IT ETC
Replace seals and lube then reattach.
Now is the time to get the unit leak tested & refilled.
THEN refit arch liner wheel and frunk etc
Job done.
DEAD DEAD EASY!!!
DISABLE TILT ALARM
Jack up safely
Use axle stands for safety ( BUT UNDER BATTERY)
Frunk out - 10 min job 10mm and 13mm sockets ( don't unscrew the rubber plugs in the side plastics these just pop through)
Check things whilst it's open like potentially loose plugs ( I found a couple), missing trim clips etc.
Wheel off 21mm deep socket.
Arch liner out. Clips and 2 send tapping bolts going up under the bumper, 2 10mm nuts straight in front of you slightly the left /front of the shock.( buy new retaining clips , dirt cheap and makes things easier)
Unplug the fan motor
Bottom retaining torx for condenser now visible - give them a squirt of wd or similar and go easy. Aluminum gets a bit furry over time.
Undo AC lines, remove 10mm nut gently tap the bit near the where the nut was and wiggle . Take your time and be gentle.
The condenser and fan come out as one unit bottoM first at an angle then down.
Swap the fan to the new condenser and refit.
Be clean! Do not get any crap in the new condenser or lines.
Clean up ac lines at the mounting face - simple scrape with the flat blade of a Stanley knife will do our fine fine sand paper with a bit of cleaner.
Wipe with isopropyl or brake cleaner on a rag. THIS IS JUST TIDYING THE SURFACE NOT FILING IT ETC
Replace seals and lube then reattach.
Now is the time to get the unit leak tested & refilled.
THEN refit arch liner wheel and frunk etc
Job done.
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