i hit some animal last night and bent the **** out of my radiator and a/c condenser. Im going to be replacing it tomorrow, i already got the a/c condenser and radiator ordered for me and im going to be replacing it myself...anyone know much about replacing this? if its a pain in the ass, or how i would go by doing it? or is there a how to?

 

Not terribly difficult, front fascia has to come off, AC condenser and rad come off in one unit. 2 bolts for the AC piping, 2 top clamps holding it all down on either side of the hood clasp and 2 rad hoses (and 2 ATF lines in the auto) to loosen off, plus a couple electrical connections for the fans (which also pulls out with the rad/condenser) and it all comes out fairly easy. take your time and it will be a 3-6 hour job depending on ability/ experience.

 

If u got a jack, jack stands and don't mind laying on your back u can also pull it out the bottom and save some time. Took me 2hrs to do it this way which is what a shop will charge you. Good luck.

 

One more thing. Incase u haven't loss all your refrigerant(spelling) be careful when disconnecting the a/c lines. Wear safety glasses or use a rag to cover the fitting. It WILL spray everywhere. Or if u find an ac shop just take it to them and have them recover your refrigerant(safer approach) and them refill it after you've replaced your parts.

 

thanks for in the info! can i just remove the top grille and then remove the radiator that way?

 

Doubt it but u can give it a shot. Gonna take a lil longer tho.