DIY: Replace AC condenser

[bigjae1976]

Since I bought the car, the AC did not work so onto diagnosing the issue. I evacuated the AC system, recovered no freon...I have a leak. I recharged the AC system and injected dye during the charging procedure. Used a UV light and found dye dripping down the front and back of the condenser. So I evacuated the system so now I'm ready to replace the condenser.

Removing the condenser. There are 6 10mm screws

Two on the top of the radiator support

4 on the front of the condenser...

Two on the right side

The lower left bolt

The upper left bolt - need to look into the opening

Two 6mm hex bolts which hold the lines.

Then just wiggle the condenser out from the bottom. Then install in reverse. A second set of hands will definitely help hold the condenser in place while you get the screws started. Install the lines and then recharge the AC.

 

[Zed08]

Good job,

Where did you get the new condenser from ?
I am looking for one to fit a Z3m.

Thanks

 

[bigjae1976]

I got one from Rock Auto. It was a Nissens which I had to modify.

 

[Althulas]

Good job,

Where did you get the new condenser from ?
I am looking for one to fit a Z3m.

Thanks

I replaced one years ago, bought from eBay. For S50 part No - 64539113678

 

[Pingu]

You will be very lucky to get an S50 condensor.

S50 air con is unique to the S50 , but you can modify anything to fit.

This is a job that I will need to do once I get my car back from the builders.

 

[e30cabrio]

I know this thread is years old but I was just informed I need a condenser. Looked up the part number 64538398181 on RealOem & put it into Rockauto & ordered it. What needs to be modified to use it?