Q: Best approach to removing ac compressor
I'm trying to determine the prescribed method and sequence for removing my ac compressor and replacing it. I can't determine if it should be removed and brought up through the top or dropped down through the bottom. So I'd like to know how the shop would approach it and what steps in terms of what other parts have to be moved or removed in order to get to all the ac compressor bolts and get it removed with the least amount of disruption to other parts.
My car has 163000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.
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