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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.4L.
  2. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  3. Fig 1: Discharge Hose To Condenser Nut
    GM628885Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the discharge hose to condenser nut.
  5. Disconnect the discharge hose from the condenser.
  6. IMPORTANT: Cap or tape the open A/C components immediately to prevent A/C system contamination.
  7. Cap or tape the discharge port on the condenser.
  8. Fig 2: View Of Lower Air Deflector/Baffle
    GM125807Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  10. Remove the air baffle bolts.
  11. Remove the air baffle.
  12. Fig 3: Locating Discharge Hose To Compressor Nut
    GM791143Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  13. Remove the discharge hose to compressor nut.
  14. Disconnect the discharge hose from the compressor.
  15. Cap or tape the compressor discharge port.
  16. Remove the discharge hose.
  17. Remove and discard the sealing washers.