Can you remove the A/C Condenser without taking out the Radiator?

[DashingDaryl]

I need to replace my A/C Condenser, but I couldn't see an obvious way of separating it from the radiator/Fan assembly while it is in the car.

Is it possible to take it out separately?

Obviously it would be great if I could change the condenser without having to deal with the Antifreeze.

If anyone has any tips, no matter how small; I would appreciate them

 

[Mr Tidy]

I don't know for sure but when my ex-Sytner Indy replaced the A/C condenser on my E86 he had to take the radiator out.

If it could be done with the radiator in place I hope he would have done it that way!

 

[Wildfire]

I had someone do my AC Condenser when it go holed and they moved the rad out of the way without disconnecting it, from what I remember. It was an mobile guy, but I drove around to his house. 2 hours and it was all done. 7 years and it's all still good.

 

[DashingDaryl]

Thanks guys! I did some research and it turns out it can be done (as wildfire said)

Turns out there is a plastic clip on the top of the condenser I missed.

Here are the instructions I found:
https://workshop-manuals.com/bmw/z_series_e85/z4_2.5i_n52_roadst/2_repair_instructions/64__heating_and_air_conditioning/53__condenser_and_dryer_with_lines/8_ra__removing_and_installing_or_replacing_condenser_for_a_c_system/