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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the upper radiator baffle. Refer to AIR INTAKE BAFFLE REPLACEMENT - RADIATOR in Engine Cooling.
  2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
  3. Remove the compressor discharge hose nut (1) from the condenser (4).
  4. Remove the compressor discharge hose (2) from the condenser (4).
    Fig 1: Removing Compressor Discharge Hose From Condenser
    G01596577Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the evaporator tube nut (5) from the condenser (3).
  6. Remove the evaporator tube (4) from the condenser (3).
  7. Remove the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR REPLACEMENT (BODY VIN CODE 6) or RADIATOR REPLACEMENT (BODY VIN TYPE 3) in Engine Cooling.
  8. Remove the retaining screws from the condenser.
  9. Remove the condenser from the radiator.
    Fig 2: Removing Evaporator Tube From Condenser
    G01596578Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.