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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery And Recharging  .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  3. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut (1) from the condenser.
  4. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the condenser.
    Fig 1: Removing A/C Compressor Hose & Nut From Condenser (3.1L)
    G01481966Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut (2) from the accumulator.
  6. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the accumulator.
    Fig 2: Removing A/C Compressor Hose & Nut From Accumulator (3.1L)
    G01481967Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  8. Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT-LOWER .
  9. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut from the A/C compressor.

    Important:  Remove and discard all the used O-ring and the sealing washers.

  10. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor.
Fig 3: Removing A/C Compressor Hose (3.1L)
G01481968Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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