Removing AC engine bracket from a 3.2

[rsr808]

Can anyone give me some advice on the removal of the AC compressor bracket that is mounted to the engine to the right of the fan?

I tried removing the bottom bolt underneath and the other bolt near the fuel injectors but the thing won't budge. Actually, I can get it to budge about a mm if I use a hammer.

Is this bracket only removable with the engine out of the car?

Mahalo in advance!

Mele Kalikimaka!!

[surflvr911sc]

you should only need to remove the muffler.

[rsr808]

Are there more than two bolts holding it in place? I should probably clarify that I was able to remove those two obvious bolts at the bottom and top.

[Argo]

You have to remove the muffler to access the last of the bolts.

Argo
88 Targa

[Ned nyna 11]

Get a mirror, there is a secret bolt somewhere. Can't remember exactly where though.
Will check mine after breakfast and let you know where it is.
Ned

[PCA7GGR]

Once you remove the muffler, look for additional bolts behind the engine mount and just below.

[ChrisL]

I'll third (or fourth) that the muffler has to come off to get to the last bolts.

Chris.

[rsr808]

You guys are awesome!!! I had no idea that there as another bolt hidden behind the muffler. I just removed the whole thing and now my 911 weighs one AC bracket less.

Happy Holidays!