Brian, How about the lower hose? I think I heard somewhere that you thread that one from the rear to the front. Also, Can you get both hoses through by just removing the center bolt in the engine mount jacking the engine? I've always have to remove the support member in the past.

Whunter, Thanks for the suggestion, but the A/C is filled with R12 and working quite well. I don't think compressor removal is an option.

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