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Old Jan 2, 2009 | 09:00 PM
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do you take out that radiator looking thing in front of the actual radiator when deleting the ac?
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Yep thats the condensor. Does no good without the rest of it.
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Leaving it in won't hurt, but for complete removal it's gotta come out.
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What about the plastic piece over it?
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What about the plastic piece over it?
If you're talking about the radiator support (big black plastic piece you see when you open the hood with the labels and such), yes you need it!
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Yup you need the plastic peice,it holds the top of the radiator.
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The one going over the top of the condensor?
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If you're talking about the radiator support (big black plastic piece you see when you open the hood with the labels and such), yes you need it!
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the one in front of the condensor towards the nose of the car should be replaced after you remove the condensor. it helps direct air flow over the radiator to keep the car cool
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Yea, leave the black plastic piece. You will have to take it off to remove the Condensor, but put it back inplace.
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Its not the shroud with the labels on it...
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Perhaps a picture would help with what you're talking about....
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i know what you are describing, replace it after you remove the condenser. like i said, it helps direct airflow over the radiator.
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yes keep it in its the lower splash shield but the time directs air to the radiator leave it in
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