Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY
- Remove the A/C compressor hose nut (1) from the condenser.
- Remove the A/C compressor hose from the condenser.
- Remove the A/C compressor hose nut (2) from the accumulator.
- Remove the A/C compressor hose from the accumulator.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING & JACKING THE VEHICLE .
- Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - LOWER .
- Remove the A/C hose nut from the A/C compressor.
Important: Remove and discard all of the used O-ring and sealing washers.
- Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor.