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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  2. Disconnect the cruise control module electrical connector.
  3. Reposition cruise control module aside.
  4. Remove the cruise control module mounting bracket bolts.
  5. Remove the cruise control module mounting bracket.
  6. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING  .
    Fig 1: Removing Evaporator Tube
    G01498851Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the wiper motor module. Refer to WIPER MOTOR MODULE REPLACEMENT .
  8. Remove the evaporator outlet tube to TXV nut.
  9. Disconnect the evaporator outlet tube from the TXV.
  10. Disconnect the evaporator inlet tube from the evaporator outlet tube.

    Important:  Cap or tape off the open A/C components immediately to prevent system contamination.

  11. Cap or tape off the TXV.
    Fig 2: Removing Evaporator Outlet Tube To TXV Nut
    G01498852Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the evaporator outlet tube bracket bolt.
    Fig 3: Removing Evaporator Outlet Tube Bracket Bolt
    G01498853Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the suction hose to evaporator outlet tube fitting bolt.
  14. Disconnect the evaporator outlet tube from the suction hose.
  15. Cap or tape off the suction hose.
  16. Remove the evaporator outlet tube.
  17. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
    Fig 4: Removing suction Hose To Evaporator Outlet Tube Fitting Bolt
    G01498854Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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