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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the evaporator tube nut from the evaporator.
  3. Remove the evaporator tube from the evaporator.
    Fig 1: Remove Evaporator Tube & Nut From Evaporator
    G01479035Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the nut from the evaporator tube (3).
    Fig 2: Remove Nut From Evaporator Tube
    G01479036Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C low pressure switch.
  6. Remove the compressor hose nut from the accumulator.
  7. Remove the compressor hose from the accumulator.
  8. Remove the nut (2) from the evaporator fitting.
  9. Remove the accumulator bracket nut (4) from the retaining stud.
  10. Remove the accumulator (3).
  11. Remove the retaining bracket bolt (5).
  12. Remove the retaining bracket (6) from the accumulator.
  13. Remove the discard the O-ring seals.
    Fig 3: Remove Retaining Bracket, Bolt & Accumulator
    G01479037Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.