Help your BMW's air conditioning shed heat the way it should with the Spectra Premium ac condenser, part number 7-4993. It is a direct-fit replacement for many BMW models, among them the 1999-2003 BMW M5, 2000-2003 BMW Z8 and 2004-2006 BMW 545i. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list and engine details.
Spectra Premium builds its A/C condensers around fit, construction and testing:
- Reverse engineered for fit: designed to ensure a proper fit when it is installed.
- OEM construction style: supplied in the same construction style as the original equipment unit.
- Quality materials: manufactured with the highest-quality materials.
- Specialty testing: testing focuses on leak-free operation and reduced movement and vibration.
The condenser is where the A/C system gives up its heat. Hot, high-pressure refrigerant vapor from the compressor passes through the condenser core, releases heat to the outside air and condenses into a liquid before moving on through the system. Signs a condenser may need replacing include warm or weak airflow from the vents, oily refrigerant residue on the core, and bent or damaged fins. Because other A/C components can cause similar symptoms, diagnose the system first. If a failed condenser is the cause, the 7-4993 replaces it. Follow the vehicle service information to evacuate, install and recharge the A/C system correctly.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does an A/C condenser do?
It takes hot, high-pressure refrigerant vapor from the compressor and releases its heat to the outside air, so the refrigerant condenses into a liquid before it continues through the A/C system.
Which BMW models does the Spectra Premium 7-4993 fit?
Its listed applications include the 1999-2003 BMW M5, 2000-2003 BMW Z8 and 2004-2006 BMW 545i. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full fitment chart and engine details.
What are signs my A/C condenser may need replacing?
Signs include warm or weak air from the vents, oily refrigerant residue on the core, or damaged fins. Other A/C faults can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the system before replacing the condenser.
How is this condenser built?
Spectra Premium reverse engineers its A/C condensers for a proper fit at installation. It supplies them in the same construction style as the OEM unit and uses high-quality materials.
Is the 7-4993 tested for leaks?
Yes. Spectra Premium emphasizes specialty testing aimed at leak-free operation and reduced movement and vibration.
