1. Disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery.

2. Remove the refrigerant from the air conditioning system (see Removal refrigerant from the air conditioning system).

3. Remove the front bumper (see Removal and installation the front bumper).
[Material taken from an internet portal OPELBOOK.ru]

4. Press the lock and disconnect the wiring harness connector from the pressure sensor.

5. While holding the stud from turning, unscrew the nut securing the flange of the high-pressure supply pipe to the condenser flange and disconnect the pipe from the condenser.

6. Similarly, disconnect the flange of the outlet pipe.
Attention!
- Immediately after disconnecting, plug open ends of pipes to prevent dirt and moisture from entering the system.
- Pay attention to the sealing rings of the flange connections of the pipelines. During the repair of the system, when disconnecting the pipelines, the sealing rings must be replaced.

7. Press the condenser holders on the radiator tanks.

8. Move the condenser slightly upwards and remove its lower supports from the holders.
9. Remove the condenser by lifting it upwards.
10. Install the condenser in the reverse order of removal.
Attention! Open the technological plugs of the flanges of the new condenser only immediately before connecting the pipelines.

When installing new pipe flange O-rings, be sure to lubricate them with air conditioning compressor oil.
11. Have the air conditioning system refilled with refrigerant at a specialist car air conditioning service centre.

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