I noticed today that I have a huge gash in my A/C condenser. Looks like I'm in need of a replacement. A couple of questions. Do I have to remove the radiator to replace the condenser? Also it looks like there's only one torx screw for each input/output for the condenser. Is that right?

Sandro

I haven't taken one out. But, you should consider replacing the horizontal line in front of the condenser as well as the receiver/drier bottle.

Klaus
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Proud owner of a 220S. If I had more room, I would have more Volvos.

I plan on replacing the rcv/drier and the orfice tube also.

Why do you recommend replacing the horizontal hose? It has a little bit of rust on it, but not much. Also where do I find the orfice/expansion tube. I remember locating it about 10 years ago. One more thing, how do I take off the drier looks like some type of compression fitting.

Sandro

Just searched on drier :

Next free the A/C lines from their mounting. With a 6 mm Allen wrench you can remove the screw that holds the metal line to the body of the car behind the headlight on the right side of the car. This will help the lines to slide forward when removed from the evaporator. The screw may be badly corroded.

To remove the lines from the evaporator the Ford-style plastic snap-on connector tools are used. The evaporator lines are ½” (inlet) and 5/8” (outlet). The lines should be plugged so moisture is less likely to enter. These lines are sealed with 2 0-rings each. A flare on the evaporator side of each line is held in with a “garter” or circumferential spring which the tool expands. The lines will probably not be easy to separate. I was successful with steady force. Needed tools are made by KD and Snap-On as well as others.
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Proud owner of a 220S. If I had more room, I would have more Volvos.