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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
  2. Disconnect the low pressure switch electrical connector.
  3. Remove the low pressure switch.
  4. Loosen the compressor suction hose nut (1) from the accumulator.
    Fig 1: Loosening Compressor Suction Hose Nut
    G01645594Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the compressor suction hose from the accumulator.
  6. Loosen the evaporator tube nut from the accumulator.
  7. Remove the evaporator tube from the accumulator.
  8. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
  9. Remove the accumulator mounting bracket bolt.
    Fig 2: Removing Accumulator Mounting Bracket Bolt
    G01645595Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the accumulator and mounting bracket.
  11. Remove the accumulator from the mounting bracket.
  12. Cap or tape off all open fittings.
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