A/C Compressor lines

[GEGoff]

Guys,
I have a 1997 F-150 w/4.7L , The manual (Haynes and Chiltons, both) say remove the hoses from the compressor before removing it. The compressor is underneath and I can't see how to get to the bolts on the lines with out dropping the compressor down. Is there a better way?
Thanks,
George

 

[blacksnapon]

sometimes removing the inner fender panel helps. Other than that, nope.