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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING  .
  2. Remove the left front fender upper diagonal brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT -- FRONT FENDER UPPER DIAGONAL in Body Front End.
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  4. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut (1).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting/Connecting A/C Compressor Hose Nut To Condenser
    G01568578Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Disconnect the A/C compressor hose from the condenser.
  6. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut (2).
    Fig 2: Removing/Installing A/C Compressor Hose Nut To Accumulator
    G01568579Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the accumulator.
  8. Remove the lower air deflector. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - LOWER in Engine Cooling.
  9. Remove the A/C compressor hose assembly nut from the A/C compressor.
    IMPORTANT: Remove and discard all the used O-ring and sealing washers.
  10. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor.
    Fig 3: Locating A/C Compressor Hose Assembly
    G01568580Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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