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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.
    Fig 1: Identifying Suction/Discharge Hoses To A/C Compressor
    GM628247Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the discharge hose (1) from the A/C compressor.
  4. Remove the upper radiator baffle. Refer toRadiator Air Baffle and Deflector Replacement - Upper in Engine Cooling.
  5. Fig 2: View Of Discharge Hose At Condenser
    GM363062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the discharge hose nut from the condenser.
  7. Remove the discharge hose from the condenser.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C recirculation switch.
  9. Remove the discharge hose from the vehicle.
  10. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.