Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. 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 .
- Disconnect the A/C refrigerant line.
- For compression style fittings use a back up wrench on the fitting (2) and loosen the fitting nut (1).
- For banjo style fittings remove the bolt retaining the banjo type fitting.
Important: Cap or tape the open A/C refrigerant line and the A/C refrigerant component immediately.
- Disconnect the A/C line from the A/C component.
- Cap or tape the A/C line and the A/C component to prevent system contamination, discard the O-ring seals.