[MBZ] Tips on Replacing A/C Condenser (124)?

[J.B. Hebert]

I will be swapping out the A/C condenser in my '95 E300D soon.  The process 
looks pretty straight forward, but I was currious if the radiator has to be 
completely removed (per the manual) or if it could be unclipped and tipped 
enough to allow the condenser to slip out.  If I have to drain and remove 
the radiator completely, it obviously adds a significant amount of time and 
effort to the job.  Can anyone who as done this chime in on the radiator 
issue?  I'm pretty sure it's the same process on all '89 and later 124 
chassis cars with the double aux. fans.  Are there any other gotchas to 
worry about?

Thanks.

J.B. Hebert

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Current Vehicles:

'76 Ford Bronco
'78 Volvo 262C Bertone V8
'80 Alpina B7 Turbo Coupe
'82 Mercedes 300CD (Deceased)
'93 GMC Sierra 2500
'95 Mercedes E300D