Hello all,
I’m trying to remove the oil filter housing from my 2015 F56, but the air conditioning compressor, and a hose, is in the way, as shown in this photo.



Yellow arrow points to AC compressor

It’s impossible to get to the bolts between the compressor and the housing, and even if I could, it would be impossible to pull the housing out because of the compressor being in the way. So I think the compressor has to be removed.
I have removed the two long bolts that I think attach the compressor to the engine, as shown in this photo:

View from passenger side wheel well

but the compressor is still rock solid. Are there other bolts holding the compressor? What am I missing? Thanks for any help.

 

I know I am not an F56 owner, but I took a trip through the NEWTIS manuals to see how different it is on your engine config vs my F54S. I just replaced my filter/cooler housing a couple weekends ago, so I feel your pain. You certainly have tighter working quarters than I did, but the A/C compressor unbolts in the same manner. The two bolts you removed are the only ones holding it to the engine, so it should technically be 'free' to move out of the way. Instructions do not note that you have to disconnect the A/C lines, so no need to evacuate/recharge the system, just move the compressor/lines out of the way. My guess is that you have a bit of 'corrosion friction' holding it in place and will need to crack it loose. It looks like there is a bit of room between the bracket and compressor housing to get in a small pry bar to see if you can bump it loose. Interesting I didn't have to move my compressor, intake or heat management module to get to my housing. Good luck.

 

thanks so much for your reply, and for taking the time to look through technical information! I did manage to get it loose, working from underneath the car with a prybar, and indeed, it make a popping sound when it came loose. I don’t think I have broken anything.
After removing so many things and getting down to the bare block, I’m going to replace the block connector, water pump, thermostat and housing, in addition to the oil filter housing. They’re all made of plastic, and now is the time when I have access. Also the serpentine belt since it’s right there.

 

No problem, glad to help. While you are in there, I completely agree! No better time than the present with everything apart for sure. I ended up only replacing my block connector/outlet for the upper radiator hose, since I was there and it was cheap. Didn't replace either water pump, but both of those are not that difficult to get to if I end up having issues (knocking on wood!).