2G AC compressor removal

[dsm144]

Most of the threads Ive searched are with the motor already out. If I didnt want to take the motor out would there be a way to remove the AC compressor? I know its going to be a pain in the freaking butt but I really dont want to have to take out the motor if its not needed.

 

[ed1380]

I've done it. Its actually not that bad. Just remove the fpr vacuum lines and fuel return line

 

[dsm144]

Thats sounds almost to easy haha I figured there wasnt going to be any way to get to it.

 

[Cornfed4G64]

you should be able to work at it from under neath the car too

 

[Vladimir]

You can get it from under the car. If anything disconnect some motor mounts and move the engine with the jack or engine lift.

I wish they made cars where you have to take the engine out to change things like that. Cause i will get so many hours at work

 

[ed1380]

Don't forget about the axle

 

[Vladimir]

yeah that might help

 

[dsm144]

Id go underneath but I don't have a really good way to lift the car that much at home. Does anyone have more opinions on removing it from up top?!

 

[HITT1]

its your engine bay stock? i mean if you have cc, battery still upfront, the black canister still in original places. i have none of that and i just removed the intake manifold bracket and disconnect the heater core lines and it comes out real easy. you may have to remove more things but its do able.

 

[renogsx]

Park two wheels on the curb and crawl under it man

 

[Boostinsideways]

I just pulled mine out to the passenger side. There is a big hole over there for me. No manifold bracket, no egr, no canister, no battery try. Took me about 20 minutes or so to get those bolts out. I left the bracket and tensioner stuff on until the engine came out since the pump is 99% of the weight.

 

[ed1380]

Park two wheels on the curb and crawl under it man

the axle is in the way