BMW F10 M5 AC condenser replacement

Yet another BMW where I experience A/C issues... this time, the A/C condenser has failed and developed a leak.
For my surprise, I had to remove the main radiator and then bleed the cooling system as well to be able to replace the condenser.
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[@mrz5705]

An amazing professional job. As we know there is very little room in the engine bay. The M5 is looking immaculate so kudos to you for your efforts...

[@AlfisGarage]

@@mrz5705 Thank you very much! :)

[@RAINEN]

youtube recommended me this video and I'm lovin it.. although I dont have an m5 though, but this is still informative !

[@AlfisGarage]

@@RAINEN Thank you for watching! :)

[@TheRealEvo]

Great videos, from the scissor lift and safety concerns videos to this all amazing videos I've watched, you've earned a subscriber :) I'm Also a BMW owner of a F06 BMW M6 Gran Coupe :) Lovely car and lovely garage.

[@AlfisGarage]

@@TheRealEvo Thank you very much! :) F06 M6 is a beautiful car! I couldn’t find one over here for reasonable price when I was looking for mine, so I settled with the M5

[@daysofgrace2934]

Lucky you, I just had to change the evaporator and compressor...TBH honest never leave the AC off for more than a week, always put it on for an hour even if you're just idling it...Mine was parked up for Covid as I was trying to keep my Boxster running...

[@AlfisGarage]

@@daysofgrace2934 agreed!

[@frederic4162]

Excellent tutorial, thank you for this realistic video

[@AlfisGarage]

@@frederic4162 Thanks for watching!

[@realmusicreallife]

I might sound daft..but im a home diy car mecanic myself and wouldnt you just hook up a smoke machine and see where its pissing out from and replace and recharge aircon ?

[@AlfisGarage]

@@realmusicreallife yeah I guess that could work - i don’t know however if smoke could potentially affect any components. Usually AC mechanics use the UV dye oil to search for leaks - and that was the case here too.

[@realmusicreallife]

​@@AlfisGarage ah I see. Thankyou

[@AlfisGarage]

@@realmusicreallife I’ve seen some videos where techs used nitrogen gas to pressurize the system and then search for leaks with soapy water. Some also used regular compressed air, but that contains moisture so not the best option.