Dodge Repair: Condenser replacement for 1999 Grand Caravan, dodge grand caravan, reliability problem

Question
I have 1999 Dodge Grand Caravan
I my condenser has a leak in it.  How easy is this to replace myself? Most auto shops want $1300 to replace.  can you send me instructions on how to replace it.

Thanks,

John

Answer
CONDENSER ASSEMBLY
WARNING: THE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM MUST BE COMPLETELY EMPTY BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS OPERATION.

NOTE: Special effort must be used to keep all R-134a system components moisture-free. Moisture in the oil is very difficult to remove and will cause a reliability problem with the compressor.

REMOVAL
Recover A/C system refrigerant.
Remove liquid line at filter-drier Liquid Line
Remove (2) bolts attaching filter-drier to radiator module Filter-Drier
Remove upper radiator crossmember.
Tilt radiator rearward.
Remove upper discharge line at condenser Upper Discharge Line
Through fascia, remove lower liquid line from filter-drier.
Remove (2) lower condenser mounting bolts.
Remove (2) upper mounting bolts.
Remove condenser from vehicle Condenser Removal
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Inspect Cooling Module for presence of seals. Verify seals are available for re-installation.

Before installation, replace all O-rings and gaskets, coat all sealing surfaces with approved wax-free refrigerant oil. Then, reverse the above procedures.
Torque the following components to specifications:
Liquid line at filter/drier - 45 in. lbs. ± 10.
Upper discharge line at condenser - 180 in. lbs. ± 20
Lower liquid line to condenser - 180 in. lbs. ± 20.
(2) lower, condenser mounting bolts - 45 in. lbs. ± 10.
(2) upper, condenser mounting bolts - 45 in. lbs. ± 10.
Tubo fitting - 65 in. lbs. ± 5.
Evacuate and charge system.