How to replace condenser on 2010 Mazda 3 part2

You need to remove the bumper if you want to replace condenser on this vehicle...

[@coolcool4833]

THANKS FOR EXPLAINED 👌 👍 BEST

[@gavrilovas1]

always happy to help.

[@MakeItMike]

I'm very happy to read that some people did this pulling the assembly from the bottom. I need to put in a aftermarket radiator and might as well do the condenser as well. All the fins at the bottom are bent in and making the car run hot. I have a 2011 Mazda 3 with the 2.5. anyone who can chime in would be appreciated.

[@tastyratz]

Doubly triply extra work. I took my condenser out from the TOP and I didn't even remove the radiator to do it. Pull the bumper and headlights. Unbolt the side framerail bolts. You can access the clips holding the condenser to the radiator from the front. Unclip the 2, lift the top latches for the radiator, and disconnect the high and low lines. Then just pivot the radiator forward and it BARELY slips up through the top. Might need to shift the harness and lines around (still have to unplug the front pieces). Done, easy. Don't forget to realign your headlights after.

[@danieleliaskhodirbrinch1009]

Just so you/and others that might counter this knows; the tiny line is the high pressure, the big line is low pressure. It even says "L" on the cap of the clutch on the low pressure line :)

[@spitstickler]

What a pain! How long did it take you from start to finish?

[@gavrilovas1]

5-6 hours

[@valetudo1976]

Came here to see how to take off the radiator support itself. FYI. If you don't have to replace a condenser or the radiator itself, the support CAN be removed without disconnecting them!

[@gavrilovas1]

Well this video demonstrated on how to replace all front just in case... ;-)

[@ericbeaulieu4663]

Just to let u know that your old condensor was for a sedan car and you put a hatch model. Those are not the same part, different dryer locations, you may had some a/c issues.

[@samieusufzai5079]

You can dismount the radiator and condenser from the bottom without doing all of that

[@gavrilovas1]

no, you can not.

[@aceriva2261]

You can absolutely remove this a/c condenser from the bottom of the car without removing hood metal bumper, lights, etc and it only takes 2 hours. I'm doing a 2011 mazda 3 now.

[@GeorgeBabiy]

Ok so a month ago I have changed my condenser, all work great now. And to confirm YES you do have to follow step by step what guys are showing in the video to achieve the result. And allow yourself 6-8 hours and a good day with a good weather. Good luck guys. 👍

[@stivan5526]

Ace Riva do u have any video.?

[@kevindust2712]

@@aceriva2261 I can confirm that you do not need to remove the hood, metal bumper or plastic radiator frame to replace the condenser. I removed the rad fan, radiator and condenser on my 2010 Mazdaspeed 3 today and I was able to get them out from the bottom with the car on ramps/jackstands. I did have the bumper and headlights off because I needed access to drill some broken bolts (A/C compressor) out of the block, so not sure if that is needed to pull the rad/condenser out or not. However, the hood, metal bumper and plastic radiator frame can definitely stay on the car.

[@iggytv7849]

I think you can pull out the fan, radiator, and condenser from there bottom without removing all these assembly. The bumper, headlights and the fiber assembly didn't need removal...

[@gavrilovas1]

Well I don't think so

[@gavrilovas1]

;-) do you have some?

[@Sazonman]

Gotttt dammmm that's alot of work to replace a condencer on mazda 3

[@gavrilovas1]

well some people say it could be done under the vehicle without removing front bumber!

[@totokingkong1]

It's not an ac filter it's a dryer

[@gavrilovas1]

Thank you for your comment.

[@amr-50]

Wrong procedures you have to read the instructions then you gonna find easier way than dismantling the whole car

[@Bluefall]

Yea... thought the same... no need to dismantle the whole front end...

[@igorvorobjov]

You forgot to remove the fenders...

[@leothelion634]

nobody has any arm hair

[@MB-sp6sp]

Modern world.... shaved

[@MrLew1965]

WHAT A PAIN IN THE ASS !!!

[@gavrilovas1]

it's a long labor, yes I know.