Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Aztek and 2004 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Drain the cooling system. Refer to Draining and Filling Cooling System in Engine Cooling.
- Remove the cooling fans with the cooling fan shroud. Refer to Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric (LA1) or Cooling Fan Replacement - Electric (LY7) in Engine Cooling.
- Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the water pump housing using the J 38185 .
- Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the water pump housing.
- Reposition the radiator outlet hose clamp at the radiator using the J 38185 .
- Disconnect the radiator outlet hose from the radiator.
- Remove the radiator outlet hose.
- Disconnect the lower TOC line from the radiator. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Line Quick Connect Fitting in Automatic Transaxle - 4T65-E.
- Remove the A/C discharge hose nut from the condenser block.
- Disconnect the A/C discharge hose from the condenser block.
- Cap or tape off the A/C discharge hose.
- Remove the evaporator inlet tube bolt from the condenser block.
- Disconnect the evaporator inlet tube from the condenser block.
- Cap or tape off the evaporator inlet tube.
- Remove the radiator and condenser assembly.
- Remove the condenser tube clip bolt.
- Remove the condenser tube clip.
- Remove the condenser mounting bolts.
- Remove the condenser from the radiator.
- Remove the receiver dehydrator upper bracket bolt.
- Remove the receiver dehydrator lower mounting bolts.
- Disconnect the receiver dehydrator from the condenser.
- Remove and discard the sealing washers.
IMPORTANT:
Cap or tape off the open A/C refrigerant components immediately to prevent system contamination.