not too bad of a job. nice to do on a lift if available. has to be done from underneath.

you'll need 8mm, 13mm sockets, poss a 10 also. a 6mm hex socket (easier to use than a wrench).

remove or loosen serp belt, raise car, remove bottom splash shield. remove driver's side splash shield, unplug compressor harness at clutch, remove 6mm hex bolt which holds a/c hose manifold to compressor, remove compressor bolts (4 13mm i think), compressor should drop down and out with a little maneuvering. i think on a lift in and out took about an hour. i may have forgotten a step or two. invest in the hex socket, it's worth it. many other things on the car use it also.

good luck

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1991 190e, 2.6 (helga)
91,000 mi