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Old 06-09-06, 09:04 PM
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hey guys,
i have a hole in my condenser and would like to change it.
does anyone have tutorials on replacing the a/c condenser, expansion valve and dryer.
much appreciated guys.
Old 06-09-06, 09:18 PM
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Unless your a lexus mechanic which I doubt, you shouldnt even attempt to replace these parts. They are located under the front dash, and you have to remove everthing from under the dash to get to those parts, and I mean EVERYTHING.
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well, if you want to attempt it yourself...you can find online Lexus repair manuals on here: http://techinfo.lexus.com/ ...of course, access for a nominal fee...
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I think theres over all about 500-600 bolts and screws you have to remove to get to the condensor, I watched the whole thing and it took about 3.5 hours by a lexus tech. I honestly would never attempt to do it.
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thought about it and considering am not a tech, am going to let the toyota techs do it.
they are not even charging much.
To replace the timing belt, water pump, a/c condenser, expansion valve and dryer/accumulator, they asked for 720 canadian(650 U.S ).
i don't think thats bad at all for a 90k service and ac condenser replacement.
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Originally Posted by vicestan
Unless your a lexus mechanic which I doubt, you shouldnt even attempt to replace these parts. They are located under the front dash, and you have to remove everthing from under the dash to get to those parts, and I mean EVERYTHING.
ur talking about the evap. witch is in the dash. hes talking about the condenser witch is in front of the car. replacing that is not hard. just need to evac the system. so ya i dont know anyone that has 1 of those machines at home. and *** for paying 650 for 90k and fixing the condenser. lol wow amazing price
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