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Removal Procedure

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Important:  When installing a new hose assembly add 30 ml (1.0 fl oz) of refrigerant oil to the refrigeration system.

  1. Discharge and recover the refrigerant. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING  .

    Important:  Cap the open fittings to prevent dirt and moisture from entering the refrigeration system.

  2. Remove the bolt (11) and the condenser inlet tube (12) from the condenser.
    Fig 1: Identifying Hose Assembly Components
    G01545428Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the bolt (7) and the compressor hose assembly from the compressor (6).
  4. Remove the 2 nuts (2) and the hose brackets from the vehicle.
  5. Remove the suction line (3) from the evaporator tube.
  6. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the vehicle.
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