Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Cadillac CT4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Recover the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
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Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp (1) - Loosen [2x]
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge Tube (2) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Positive Crankcase Ventilation Tube (3) - Disconnect - Plastic Collar Quick Connect Fitting Service
Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Air Cleaner Outlet Duct (1) - Remove
Disconnect the electrical connector and remove all wiring harnesses from the air cleaner assembly.
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Air Cleaner Bolt (1) - Remove
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Air Cleaner Assembly (1) - Remove
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Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Nut (1) - Remove

NOTE:

Cap the fittings and plug the holes when removing the transmission fluid cooler pipes.

Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (2) @ Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler - Remove
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Transmission Fluid Cooler Seal (1) - Remove and DISCARD
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Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
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Radiator Air Upper Deflector Retainer (1) - Remove [7x]
Radiator Air Upper Baffle (2) - Remove
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Retainer (1) - Remove
Radiator Upper Bracket Bolt (2) - Remove [2x]
Radiator Upper Bracket - Right Side (3) - Remove
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Radiator Upper Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
Radiator Upper Bracket - Left Side (2) - Remove
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Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Nut (1) @ Air Conditioning Condenser - Remove
Air Conditioning Condenser Tube Clip (2) - Remove
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Air Conditioning Evaporative Connector Hose/Tube and Compressor Hose (1) @ Air Conditioning Condenser - Remove
Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD
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Air Conditioning Refrigerant Heat Exchanger (1) @ Air Conditioning Condenser - Remove
Air Conditioning Condenser Hose Seal (2) - Remove and DISCARD
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Radiator Air Seal Retainer (1) - Remove [2x]
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Air Conditioning Condenser Tube Bolt (1) - Remove
Radiator Air Seal Retainer (2) - Remove [2x]
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Air Conditioning Condenser Bracket Bolt (1) - Remove
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Lift the air conditioning condenser (1) up and out of the engine compartment by tilting the left and right side radiator air side baffles outwards, maneuvering the condenser past the baffles.
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Transmission Fluid Auxiliary Cooler (1) - Remove