Vanden Plas (X308) V8-4.0L (AJ27) (2000)
13. Remove the bolt which secures the transmission cooler pipes and remove the clamping bracket.
14. Release the air conditioning compressor.
Remove the lower securing bolts.
Loosen, but do not remove, the upper securing bolts.
Release the compressor from the lower dowel.
15. Remove the four bolts (two each side) which secure the exhaust downpipes to the oil pan body.