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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. Drain the cooling system. Refer to DRAINING AND FILLING COOLING SYSTEM in Engine Cooling.
  3. Remove the cooling fans with the cooling fan shroud. Refer to COOLING FAN REPLACEMENT - ELECTRIC in Engine Cooling.
  4. Reposition the hose clamps to release the radiator lower hose using the J 38185. 
  5. Remove the radiator lower hose.
    Fig 1: Removing Radiator Lower Hose
    G01482460Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Disconnect the lower TOC line from the radiator. Refer to TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTING  in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
  7. Remove the A/C discharge hose nut from the condenser block.
  8. Disconnect the A/C discharge hose from the condenser block.

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

  9. Cap or tape off the A/C discharge hose.
    Fig 2: Removing A/C Discharge Hose & Nut From Condenser Block
    G01482461Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the evaporator inlet tube bolt from the condenser block.
  11. Disconnect the evaporator inlet tube from the condenser block.
    Fig 3: Removing Evaporator Inlet Tube Bolt From Condenser Block
    G01482462Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Cap or tape off the evaporator inlet tube.
  13. Remove the radiator and condenser assembly.
  14. Remove the condenser tube clip bolt.
  15. Remove the condenser tube clip.
  16. Remove the condenser to radiator mounting bolts.
  17. Remove the condenser from the radiator.
    Fig 4: Removing Condenser From Radiator
    G01482463Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the receiver dehydrator upper bracket bolt.
  19. Remove the receiver dehydrator lower mounting bolts.
  20. Disconnect the receiver dehydrator from the condenser.
    Fig 5: Removing Receiver Dehydrator Upper Bracket & Bolt
    G01482464Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  21. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
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