850 AC Condenser's connector bolt (stripped) removal

[lcc014]

I am not going to remove the drier. It will be replaced along with the evaporator, later this Spring by Volvo garage.

Thanks,

Ching-Ho Cheng

[ashlee2319]

I did the passenger side today and was much easier. I used the right angle attachment in the dremel tool. Just one cut to the bolt head and connector came apart immediately. The O-ring was in much better shape than the driver side.


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I will double check the top surface of both connectors and file them if needed. I don't have a vacuum pump, so I will let the Volvo garage to do it along with the evaporator replacement. Thank you for all the help. My 400k miles 850 NA will continue to run...

Thanks,

Ching-Ho Cheng

How was it removing the cut bolt out of the original ac line? I’m in the same place right now and need to dremel mine off.

[abscate]

Which bolt are you working on , Ashlee?

[ashlee2319]

Which bolt are you working on , Ashlee?

The two that hold the ac lines to the condenser, the 6mm ones. Mine are the original

[abscate]

Clean out the hex with a sharp tool like a dental pick. Let propane heat Play on the bolt for 28 seconds

Put the hex bit into the bolt and bang it with28 hammer raps, light ones.

Now try easing it

You use one of the Irwin extractors on the outside if it strips