Need to R&R a/c compressor

[98GSBlack]

Hello everyone, the 1998 Regal GS I just got has 1 problem, the a/c compressor is leaking. I recently went to have it filled with freon because the a/c was blowing warm when I got it. The a/c guy that filled it put some green dye in it in case it runs out to go back to him so we can see the leaking dye at night with the black light and yup, its leaking out of the compressor. I just ordered a "4 seasons" compressor and dryer package off of Rockauto and am wondering how the easiest way to remove the old compressor is? Im hoping its easily removable from the bottom of the car because the top does not look like it would be easy to remove. Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you

 

[TornadoThrower]

Honestly if you put freon in it, blows cold and it holds for a few months, I wouldn't replace the compressor unless its leaking super fast and/or the bearings are shot. I couldn't tell you a good way of getting to it but I paid a guy to do it for me and he said in quote "It was a b*tch to get to".

I can tell you this, I bought a 4 seasons compressor, back in April, for my car and its been doing well. We didn't even bother to replace the condenser, although technically you should.

 

[98GSBlack]

Unfortunately it did not hold after filling it up with refrigerant. It lasted only 3 days till it was empty.