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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY in Removal & Installation.
  2. Remove the upper fan shroud bolts.
  3. Remove the upper fan shroud.
    Fig 1: Removing Upper Fan Shroud
    G01645489Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING  .
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the A/C compressor.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting A/C Compressor Electrical Connector
    G01645490Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Release the drive belt tensioner and remove the drive belt from the A/C compressor.
  7. Remove the engine cover. Refer to ENGINE COVER REPLACEMENT in Interior Trim.
  8. Remove the oil fill tube bolt.
  9. Remove the oil fill tube.
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from the A/C compressor high pressure cutoff switch.
    Fig 3: Disconnecting A/C Compressor High Pressure Cutoff Switch Electrical Connector
    G01645491Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. Remove the compressor hose assembly bolt (3).
  12. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the compressor.
  13. Remove and discard the seal washers.
  14. Remove the compressor brace bolt (1).
    Fig 4: Removing A/C Compressor Hose Assembly Bolt
    G01645492Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. Remove the compressor mounting bolts (2).
    Fig 5: Removing A/C Compressor Brace & Mounting Bolts
    G01645493Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the compressor brace.
  17. Remove the compressor from the vehicle.
  18. If replacing the A/C compressor, the refrigerant oil must be balanced. Refer to COMPRESSOR OIL BALANCING .
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