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Old 03-09-2019, 09:16 PM
X5F X5F is offline
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Ok, Well I’m about 5 days in and counting just to try and figure out how to get the rear damn bolt out.

I have learnt a few things that may help other who decide to tackle this.

Firstly removing the wheel and inner plastics (that requires brake line and abs sensor removal) is a complete waste of time for the rear bolt it still doesn’t give you sufficient access.

Do not attempt to remove the lines on the compressor itself while installed remove them from the condenser.

Front two bolts are easily accessible from either behind the splash tray plastics or engine bay.

You do not need to take radiator or transmission lines out, just fan and move transmission cooler out of the way.

It is easy to break the dipstick whilst moving things, I just broke mine

It also appears best access is from above, removing the washer bottle and moving A/C lines seems to give you some very limited access, you just can’t see down or reach for the bolt.

The frustration of this Job is worth paying a heavy price for someone else to do !

Below is a side pic of the compressor with the bolt recessed in at the back centre. You will notice engine mounts and various piping in the way.
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Last edited by X5F; 03-10-2019 at 01:59 AM.
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