Update: while the mechanic was changing the fan the condenser was damaged. It had gotten a hole in it. Anyone attempting to change the fan be conscious of how tight the fan fits. I'll post more when I get the car back with an update

I changed the fan on my X without damaging the condenser. Appears you mechanic don't know what he is doing. Hopefully when he change the condenser he will put back in the right amount of PAG oil. Any time a system is opened it is also a requirement to replace the drier/receiver.

I hope he knows that. I'll ask them. If you don't replace the drier/receiver what could happen?

The receiver/drier is to trap any water moisture in the system. If you have moisture in the system, the moisture will freeze and it may plug up the orifice tube. A clogged orifice tube will not allow refrigerant to pass through so in effect you won't have ac until the ice within the system melts.

That is a great bit of info. Thank you. I am going to call first thing in the morning

In this case the orifice tube is the expansion valve correct?

I am very surprised the condenser was damaged removing or installing a new aux fan. I'd be concerned about the quality of care my X was receiving. :dunno:

I am going to have to make a call tomorrow and see if they are going to replace the drier/receiver. If they say they aren't going to, what do I do? Is it mandatory that it be done? Meaning are they obligated to replace it being the condenser got punctured in the process, or can they say I have to pay for that if I want it done?

If he doesn't replace the receiver/drier, have him vacuum the system for an extra 30 minutes. The longer he vacuum the system the more moisture is boil away since water boil at a lower point when it is in a vacuum.

I contacted them and they planned on replacing it