Cabin & comfort
Air-conditioning condenser
Releases refrigerant heat to outside air.
In the front heat-exchanger pack.
Hot refrigerant rejects heat and changes state as air passes over the exchanger.
The outdoor radiator of the cabin cooling system.
Poor cooling can result from leakage, blocked fins, airflow or other refrigerant faults.
Filters use the service schedule. Motors, controls, seals and trim are inspected for condition and operation.
A filter or switch service differs from dashboard removal or a complete seat mechanism; access can be the main expense.
A BMW condenser looks radiator-like but carries refrigerant rather than engine coolant.
BMW cabins as equipped; controls and comfort hardware vary substantially by generation.
Same system