Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sierra, 2003 GMC Cab & Chassis Sierra, 2003 Chevrolet Silverado, and 2003 Chevrolet Cab & Chassis Silverado. 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 evaporator tube nut from the evaporator.
- Remove the evaporator tube from the evaporator.
- Remove the nut from the evaporator tube (3).
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C low pressure switch.
- Remove the compressor hose nut from the accumulator.
- Remove the compressor hose from the accumulator.
- Remove the nut (2) from the evaporator fitting.
- Remove the accumulator bracket nut (4) from the retaining stud.
- Remove the accumulator (3).
- Remove the retaining bracket bolt (5).
- Remove the retaining bracket (6) from the accumulator.
- Remove the discard the O-ring seals.