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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING   . 
  2. 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.

  3. Disconnect the discharge hose from the A/C compressor.
    Fig 1: Removing Discharge Hose From A/C Compressor
    G01482392Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove and discard the seal washer and position the discharge hose aside.
  5. Cap or tape the A/C compressor discharge port and discharge hose end fitting.
  6. Remove the high pressure relief valve from the A/C compressor.
    Fig 2: Removing High Pressure Relief Valve From A/C Compressor
    G01482393Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.