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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the discharge hose mounting bolt (2) from the A/C compressor.

    Discard the bolt.

    Fig 1: Removing Discharge Hose (LB7)
    GM652572Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the discharge hose (5) from the A/C compressor.
  4. Remove the upper radiator air baffle. Refer toRadiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Upper in Engine Cooling.
  5. Remove the discharge hose nut from the condenser.

    Discard the nut.

    Fig 2: View Of Discharge Hose At Condenser
    GM363062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the discharge hose from the condenser.
  7. Disconnect the A/C recirculation switch from the discharge hose.
  8. Remove the discharge hose from the vehicle.
  9. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.