part/bolt/nut help '86 carrera - loose tail

[quattro4]

Howdy - looking for a little assistance.

patient = '86 Carrera with whale tail that I've owned for 9 months.

Noticed the rt front corner of the whale tail is slightly loose and a rattle when closing the rear lid. Investigation reveals a bolt loose floating over the condenser and a clearly vacant rt front anchoring locating for the tail/lid connection.

Cant find this in the parts diagrams I have - appears I will need to drop the condenser to get at it. Any help on a part number would be greatly appreciated.

Also any advice on dropping the condenser without evacuating the system also appreciated.

TIA

[wazzz]

Please post a pic of what's missing (lid open).
No need to evac AC for dropping the condenser. Just detach the center bracket that is holding it at rear of lid and the two side fixtures at front. Then put it away while keeping the lines connected, holding it with whatever comes handy.

[quattro4]

First photo is deck lid up rt front corner hole where bolt comes through. second it the loose bole on top of condenser. TIA

[quattro4]

[kuehl]

I'd be careful not to put pressure on the AC condenser manifolds on each
the side where the hoses connect.

You may want to consider placing a wide piece of cardboard on top of the motor,
lay a blanket on top of it.
Remove the Allen bolt holding the 180-degree inlet fitting of the condenser to the lid.
Remove the hose clamps on each hinge.
Disconnect the condenser's bracket bolts on each side.
Remove the center spare support on the lid holding the condenser in the center.

Carefully lower the condenser onto the blanket.
Put another blanket on top of the condenser and another piece of cardboard
on top of that, just in case you drop a tool on it.

Put the wing tail bolt back in and check all the other fasteners.

[quattro4]

Thanks Kuehl.

[quattro4]

thanks Kuehl - followed your recs. Worked perfectly and bolt reinstalled. Really weird all other fasteners were tight.

[kuehl]

Glad to help.