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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Release the drive belt tensioner.
  3. Remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor.
  4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General information.
  5. Remove the right front fender liner. Refer toFront Fender Liner Replacement in Body Front End.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the compressor.
    Fig 1: View Of Compressor Electrical Connector
    GM784149Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the compressor hose assembly bolt from the compressor.
    Fig 2: Identifying Compressor Hose Assembly
    GM784268Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the compressor.
  9. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
  10. Remove compressor mounting bolts.
    Fig 3: Exploded View Of Compressor Mounting Bolts
    GM784288Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the compressor.
    IMPORTANT: NEW CVC compressor assemblies are shipped with a full poly-alkylene glycol (PAG) refrigerant oil charge. Use of the incorrect PAG oil can result in compressor failure.
  12. If replacing the compressor, refer toCompressor Oil Balancing .
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