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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls-2.6L and 3.2L.
  2. Remove the intake air resonator. Refer to Intake Air Resonator Replacement in Engine Controls-2.6L and 3.2L.
  3. Disconnect the retainer (1) securing the engine wiring harness to the A/C pressure hose.
    Fig 1: View Of Engine Wiring Harness-To-A/C Pressure Hose Retainer
    GM785766Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the retainer (2) securing the engine wiring harness to the accessory mounting bracket (3).
  5. Remove the power steering return hose nut and retainer from the Air Conditioning (A/C) compressor stud.
    Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Return Hose Nut & A/C Compressor Stud
    GM803176Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the power steering pressure hose nut and retainer from the A/C compressor stud.
    Fig 3: Identifying Power Steering Pressure Hose Nut & A/C Compressor Stud
    GM802720Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement .
  8. Remove the power steering pump mounting bolts (1-3) ONLY.
    Fig 4: Locating Steering Pump Mounting Bolts
    GM785728Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the power steering pump from the accessory mounting bracket, and position aside.
  10. Disconnect the following from the remote power steering fluid reservoir (1):
    • The vacuum brake booster hose
    • The wiring harness (2)
    Fig 5: Identifying Engine Wiring Harness & Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
    GM785764Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the remote power steering fluid reservoir mounting bolts (1, 3) ONLY, and position aside.
    Fig 6: Locating Remote Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Mounting Bolts
    GM785730Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C compressor.
    Fig 7: Locating A/C Compressor Electrical Connector
    GM785773Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
    IMPORTANT: Evacuation of the A/C refrigerant will not be necessary.
  13. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts ONLY, and position aside.
  14. Remove the 4 bolts (1-4) securing the accessory mounting bracket to the engine.
    Fig 8: Expanded View Of Accessory Mounting Bracket-To-Engine Bolts
    GM785727Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the accessory mounting bracket from the engine.
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