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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the bolt that secures the suction hose to the evaporator outlet tube.
  3. Fig 1: View Of Evaporator Outlet Tube From The Suction Hose
    GM826687Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Disconnect the evaporator outlet tube from the suction hose.
  5. IMPORTANT: Cap or tape the open A/C hose immediately to prevent system contamination.
  6. Cap or tape off the evaporator outlet tube.
  7. Fig 2: View Of Suction Hose To A/C Compressor Nut
    GM791146Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the nut that secures the suction hose to the compressor.
  9. Disconnect the suction hose from the compressor.
  10. Cap or tape off the compressor suction port.
  11. Remove the suction hose.
  12. Remove and discard the sealing washers.