Does the radiator and condenser need to be removed as a whole, or can I seperate beforehand? Also, this will not be on a lift, jack stands at best or does it come out with the bumper cover removed? Looks to be nestled in there a bit, the bumper cover is fairly quick to remove so that won't be an issue.
2006 Mazda 3 A/C Condenser replacement question
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I'll leave my original reply below, but see this video:
You'd be more likely to receive a response from someone who has actually done this repair, in a Mazda owners populated forum.
https://www.mazda3forums.com/forums/
https://www.mazda3revolution.com/forums/
https://www.mazda3club.com/
Small car tho', it does seem likely that bumper and possibly grill needs to come off if you can't get your hands down in there and see clearance.
I'd take a look at pictures of the condenser to see how it attaches. What I found on Rock Auto makes it look like it only has tabs that slot into a bracket on both sides? Is there possibly just a cover panel on the top of the assembly and it slides all the way up and out? Granted that doesn't mean you won't need more access to disconnect and reconnect one.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...14,heat+&+air+conditioning,a/c+condenser,6708
You'd be more likely to receive a response from someone who has actually done this repair, in a Mazda owners populated forum.
https://www.mazda3forums.com/forums/
https://www.mazda3revolution.com/forums/
https://www.mazda3club.com/
I'd take a look at pictures of the condenser to see how it attaches. What I found on Rock Auto makes it look like it only has tabs that slot into a bracket on both sides? Is there possibly just a cover panel on the top of the assembly and it slides all the way up and out? Granted that doesn't mean you won't need more access to disconnect and reconnect one.
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...14,heat+&+air+conditioning,a/c+condenser,6708