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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 .
  3. Remove the cooling fans with the cooling fan shroud. Refer to COOLING FAN REPLACEMENT - ELECTRIC .
    4. Fig 1: Radiator Lower Hose
    G01827891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Reposition the hose clamps to release the radiator lower hose using the J 38185. 
  5. Remove the radiator lower hose.
  6. Disconnect the lower transaxle oil cooler line from the radiator. Refer to AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER HOSE REPLACEMENT .
    7. Fig 2: A/C Discharge Hose At Condenser Block
    G01827892Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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.
    10. Fig 3: Evaporator Inlet Tube
    G01827893Courtesy 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.
  12. Cap or tape off the evaporator inlet tube.
    13. Fig 4: Radiator & Condenser Assembly
    G01827894Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  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.
    18. Fig 5: Receiver Dehydrator
    G01827895Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  18. Remove the receiver dehydrator upper bracket bolts.
  19. Remove the receiver dehydrator lower mounting bolts.
  20. Disconnect the receiver dehydrator from the condenser.
  21. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
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