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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. Disconnect the cruise control module electrical connector.
  3. Remove the cruise control module from the mounting bracket and reposition aside.
  4. Remove the cruise control module mounting bracket bolts.
  5. Remove the cruise control module mounting bracket.
    Fig 1: Removing Cruise Control Module Mounting Bracket
    G01482429Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING   . 
  7. Remove the wiper module cover. Refer to WIPER MODULE COVER REPLACEMENT  in Wipers/Washer System.
  8. Remove the left wiper arm linkage nuts.

    Reposition the left wiper arm linkage for access.

  9. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the booster and reposition.
  10. Remove the evaporator outlet tube to TXV nut.
    Fig 2: Removing Evaporator Outlet Tube To TXV Nut
    G01482430Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Disconnect the evaporator outlet tube and evaporator inlet tube from the TXV.
  12. Disconnect the evaporator inlet tube from the evaporator outlet tube.

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

  13. Cap or tape the TXV.
  14. Remove the evaporator outlet tube bracket bolt.
    Fig 3: Removing Evaporator Outlet Tube Bracket Bolt
    G01482431Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Disconnect the electrical connector on the evaporator outlet tube bracket.
  16. Remove the evaporator outlet tube to suction hose fitting bolt (1).
    Fig 4: Removing Evaporator Outlet Tube To Suction Hose Fitting Bolt
    G01482432Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Disconnect the evaporator outlet tube from the compressor suction hose.
  18. Cap or tape the compressor suction hose.
  19. Remove the evaporator outlet tube from the vehicle.
  20. Remove the discard the sealing washers.
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