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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   . 

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

  2. Remove the discharge hose to compressor nut.
  3. Disconnect the discharge hose from the compressor.
  4. Remove and discard the sealing washer.
  5. Cap or tape off the discharge hose.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting Discharge Hose & Sealing Washer
    G01482374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Release the drive belt tensioner.

    Remove the drive belt from the compressor pulley.

    Fig 2: Locating Compressor Pulley
    G01482375Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
  8. Remove the air baffle bolts.
  9. Remove the air baffle.
    Fig 3: Removing Air Baffle & Bolts
    G01482376Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector from the compressor.
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Electrical Connector From Compressor
    G01482377Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the engine harness electrical connector.

    Reposition the engine harness away from the compressor.

  12. Remove the suction hose to compressor nut.
  13. Disconnect the suction hose from the compressor.
  14. Remove and discard the sealing washer.
  15. Cap or tape off the suction hose.
    Fig 5: Disconnecting Suction Hose & Washer
    G01482378Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove compressor mounting bolts.
  17. Lower the vehicle.
  18. Remove the battery tray. Refer to BATTERY TRAY REPLACEMENT in Battery.
  19. Remove the lower radiator hose. Refer to RADIATOR HOSE REPLACEMENT - OUTLET in Engine Cooling.
  20. Disconnect the upper transmission oil cooler hose from the radiator. Refer to TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTING in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
  21. Remove the compressor.

    Important:  Replacement compressors are partially precharged with PAG oil. Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CAPACITIES   . 

    Fig 6: Removing Compressor & Mounting Nuts
    G01482379Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  22. If replacing the compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to COMPRESSOR OIL BALANCING (WITH C60)   or COMPRESSOR OIL BALANCING (WITH C69)   . 
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