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Old Mar 6, 2023 | 10:32 AM
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Is it possible to remove the A/C compressor from the bottom? I've got coilovers so the leaf spring isn't in the way. I know it normally comes out the top, but I'd rather not deal with the mess.
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Old Mar 6, 2023 | 03:55 PM
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If you google “corvette c5 ac compressor removal” you’ll find every post known to man (and woman) about how to get the compressor out

I’m not seeing anything easy through the bottom
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Old Mar 6, 2023 | 07:16 PM
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If you take the manifold off it'll come out without messing with the coolant lines or pump. Otherwise, I can't see it coming out. Spring isn't in the way.
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Old Mar 6, 2023 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by lionelhutz
If you take the manifold off it'll come out without messing with the coolant lines or pump. Otherwise, I can't see it coming out. Spring isn't in the way.
headers will have to come off, too
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this .pdf from member RoccoC5 is very detailed with pics, it is a remove from the top, best one I've found
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Originally Posted by feeder82
this .pdf from member RoccoC5 is very detailed with pics, it is a remove from the top, best one I've found

I replaced my compressor a while back and followed this write up. Amazing detail.
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Old Mar 7, 2023 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by feeder82
this .pdf from member RoccoC5 is very detailed with pics, it is a remove from the top, best one I've found
Great write up!

Thanks for the info all - guess I'll pull the passenger side header off or suck it up and yank the water pump
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