03 A/C Compressor change help !

ejt71 said:

I have an 03 Eddie B expedition. I am having an A/C shop discharge the system tomorrow. I should have the new A/C compressor in 4 days. My question is what is the best way to remove the old one ? I don't have a lift, but I do have ramps. I have heard too that going thru the wheel well is an easy way too. Will that work ? Will I need to remove tire ? I just want to make the job as easy as possible.
Oh, yes, I know about the serpentine belt removal ..
Many Thanks !

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ejt71 said:

Well I did it...it wasn't easy as I had zero instructions. You must remove the fan shroud (topside) and the cooling fan itself. This is the only way to remove the compressor from the location. It wont fit from the bottom. You must also remove the pressure lines last as they are not accessible from the bottom. remove the 3 bolts from under the truck and then pull out from the front to remove the pressure lines (one bolt). I hope this saved many from a ton of extra work.....

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