A/C condenser replacement

[chessy56]

Hope this is the correct forum. I have a leaking A/C condenser, 2001 HD2500 (oily residue seen behind trans cooler). Any tips on replacement? Noted the upper radiator bracket will probably need to be removed. Anything special I need to know about?
Appreciate any help. Thanks.

[rapidoxidationman]

You'll need some specialized (refrigerant) tools like vacuum pumps to evacuate the system and accurate scales to recharge it. If you can get someone to do the evacuation/recharge and swap the parts yourself you might save some coin, but the job can't be properly done without the right (expensive) tools.

[chessy56]

Any tricks to removing the condenser? My only thought was to start removing bolts and shrouds until the brackets above/in front of it is free. Probably a few hours worth of work, I'/d guess.