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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement - Accessory .
  3. Remove the lower radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: Locating A/C Compressor Electrical Connector
    GM1548455Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
    5. Fig 2: Locating A/C Compressor Hose Nut
    GM1548415Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut from the A/C compressor.
    6. Fig 3: View Of A/C Compressor Hose At A/C Compressor
    GM1548414Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Remove and discard all sealing washers.
  6. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor.
    7. Fig 4: View Of Stud At A/C Compressor
    GM1548471Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the stud from the A/C compressor.
    8. Fig 5: Identifying Rear Mounting Bolt At A/C Compressor
    GM1548417Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Loosen the rear mounting bolt from the A/C compressor.
    9. Fig 6: View Of Front Mounting Bolt At A/C Compressor
    GM1548416Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the front mounting bolt from the A/C compressor.
  10. Remove the front mounting nut from the A/C compressor.
  11. Remove the front A/C compressor mounting stud.
  12. Install a floor stand under the right front cradle.
  13. Loosen the right front cradle bolt and lower the cradle.
  14. Remove the A/C compressor.
    15. IMPORTANT: Replacement compressors are shipped with polyalkylene glycol (PAG) oil.
  15. If replacing the compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Compressor Oil Balancing .
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