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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY in Removal & Installation.
  2. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING   . 
  3. Remove the discharge hose to condenser nut.
  4. Disconnect the discharge hose from the condenser.

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

    Fig 1: Removing Discharge Hose To Condenser
    G01482407Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Cap or tape the discharge port on the condenser.
  6. Remove the discharge hose to compressor nut.
  7. Disconnect the discharge hose from the compressor.
    Fig 2: Removing Discharge Hose To Compressor
    G01482408Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Cap or tape the compressor discharge port.
  9. Remove the discharge hose.
  10. Remove the discard the sealing washers.
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