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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 06:32 PM
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AC condensor busted....help!
My sweet little mini was in an accident and the AC condensor is busted. Does anyone know how to remove it?
 
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 01:07 AM
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Remove bumper and bumper support. Evac freon. Replace condenser, reinstall parts and charge with freon! Pretty easy job. Should be doable in the driveway.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 05:36 AM
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Add to the above replace receiver/drier, new o-rings where encountered, figure out how to put the correct amount of
R-134a (415 g = 14.6 oz), add the appropriate amount of lubricant to the refrigerant, etc.
 
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Old Jan 23, 2011 | 06:32 AM
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It's pretty easy to remove once you take the bumper off.

Don't get the cheap aftermarket condenser they are not made right and end up leaking.
 
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