Does the compressor come out the bottom? If so did you have to undo the rubber transmission cooler line?

How about the short hose, from the condenser to the high pressure discharge pipe, mounted with a bracket/ 17 mm nut to block and another bracket to oil pan? Did you have to undo the fitting for that hose and remove it? Or can it stay on and come out with the compressor? The fitting is under the air cleaner by the alternator, space lppks tight to get wrenches on it.

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