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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  2. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  3. Fig 1: Discharge Hose At Condenser
    G01827842Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the discharge hose to condenser nut.
  5. 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.

  6. Cap or tape the discharge port on the condenser.
  7. Fig 2: Discharge Hose At Compressor
    G01827843Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the discharge hose to compressor nut.
  9. Disconnect the discharge hose from the compressor.
  10. Cap or tape the compressor discharge port.
  11. Remove the discharge hose.
  12. Discard the sealing washers.