Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. 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 .
- Remove the battery heat shield. Refer to Battery Heat Shield Replacement in Engine Electrical.
- Remove the upper radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement in Engine Cooling.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the refrigerant pressure sensor.
- Remove the bolt which secures the front evaporator tube to the condenser.
- Disconnect the front evaporator tube from the condenser.
- Remove and discard the O-ring.
- Cap or tape the open front evaporator tube and the condenser.
- Remove the bolt which secures the front evaporator tube to the rear evaporator tube.
- Disconnect the front evaporator tube from the rear evaporator tube.
- Remove and discard the O-ring.
- Cap or tape the front and rear evaporator tubes.
- Remove the front evaporator tube from the vehicle.
- Remove the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor from the evaporator tube.
- Discard the O-ring.
IMPORTANT:
Cap or tape the open A/C components immediately to prevent system contamination.