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Removal Procedure

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .
  2. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING VEHICLE .
    4. Fig 1: Air Baffle
    G01827846Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the air baffle bolts.
  5. Remove the air baffle.
    6. Fig 2: Suction Hose At Evaporator Outlet Tube & Auxiliary Evaporator Outlet Tube
    G01827847Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the auxiliary evaporator outlet tube to suction hose nut (2).
  7. Remove the evaporator outlet tube to suction hose bolt (1).
  8. Disconnect the suction hose from the evaporator outlet tube and the auxiliary evaporator outlet tube.

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

  9. Cap or tape off the evaporator outlet tube and the auxiliary evaporator outlet tube.
    10. Fig 3: Suction Hose At Compressor
    G01827848Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the suction hose to compressor nut.
  11. Disconnect the suction hose from the compressor.
  12. Remove the suction hose.
  13. Discard the sealing washers.
  14. Cap or tape off the compressor suction port.
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