Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Montana, 2003 Oldsmobile Silhouette, and 2003 Chevrolet Venture. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
- Remove the discharge hose to A/C compressor nut.
Important:
Immediately cap or tape the open A/C components immediately in order to prevent contamination.
- Disconnect the discharge hose from the A/C compressor.
- Remove and discard the seal washer and position the discharge hose aside.
- Cap or tape the A/C compressor discharge port and discharge hose end fitting.
- Remove the high pressure relief valve from the A/C compressor.