Replace AC condenser

2007 SATURN ION

80,000 MILES • 2.2L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

DARYLL BRUNO

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Please list step by step how to remove the condenser. It looks like the headlamps can be taken off and there are only two bolts one on the left in the middle and one on the right at the bottom of the dryer and then the condenser can slip straight down once the line manifold is unbolted. Is this correct and the radiator does not have to be pushed back first correct?

Jul 20, 2017 at 7:43 PM

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Hello,

Yes, it looks like the radiator needs to come out with the condenser. Here are some guides and diagrams (below) to help you get the job done.

You will need to jack the car up first.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-car-radiator

Here are some guides for the ac system

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/re-charge-an-air-conditioner-system

and this is on a different car but you get the idea.

https://youtu.be/ipmmluZmgaU

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken

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Jul 21, 2017 at 11:28 AM