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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to the following procedures:
  3. Remove the vacuum brake booster. Refer to POWER BRAKE BOOSTER .
  4. Remove the accumulator tube clip.
  5. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE .
  6. Remove the lower radiator air baffle. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - LOWER .
  7. Loosen the condenser tube nut at the condenser.
  8. Disconnect the condenser tube from the condenser.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Disconnect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Condenser Tube & Nut
    G01672627Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Loosen the evaporator inlet tube nut.
  12. Disconnect the evaporator tube from the condenser tube.

    Important:  Use care when removing the condenser tube.

  13. Remove the condenser tube.
  14. Remove and discard the O-ring.
  15. Remove the A/C pressure sensor from the condenser tube.
    Fig 2: Condenser Tube & A/C Pressure Sensor
    G01672628Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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