Condenser removal - bumper or radiator?

[blefevre]

I've been slowly working on removing all the A/C junk out of my car, I just have a problem with the condenser. I thought I read I *could* remove it without taking the bumper off or removing the radiator. I was having a heck of a time finding the mounting bolts. Where are they? Is it mounted just from the top, or both top and bottom bolts, I can't see much in there.

Would it be easier to remove the radiator or bumper? I also have the brackets to mount the aux fan, if I can get it out with everything in the car am I going to be able to mount the fan still?

Just trying to save myself of a coolant flush or trying to remove the bumper which i've never done.

Thanks for the help, I can't find any detailed info anywhere.

[E30_fiend]

If you are looking for the easiest route, it would be pulling the radiator. If you REALLY dont wanna pull the radiator there is another way. Its a bit more in depth but it works. Take the front bumper and valance off. Then its right in front of you and you can take it out easily.

good luck







Taylor

[Jean]

^. the bolts that hold the condenser are behind the radiator on the top of the radiator support core.

But you also have the lines going to the condenser on the passenger side as well.

[E30_fiend]

^. the bolts that hold the condenser are behind the radiator on the top of the radiator support core.

But you also have the lines going to the condenser on the passenger side as well.

true but all that needs to be done then is to unbolt the radiator upper bracket and lean in forward. Unbolt and youre golden

[blefevre]

Leaning the radiator sounds like a good idea, if not I guess I will just take the thing out this weekend.