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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. Fig 1: A/C Compressor Discharge Hose
    GM735782Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the compressor discharge hose nut (1) from the condenser (4).
  5. Remove the compressor discharge hose (2) from the condenser (4).
  6. Fig 2: Condenser Components
    GM735918Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the evaporator tube nut (5) from the condenser (3).
  8. Remove the evaporator tube (4) from the condenser (3).
  9. Remove the radiator. Refer to RADIATOR REPLACEMENT (BODY VIN CODE 3) in Engine Cooling.
  10. Remove the retaining screws from the condenser.
  11. Remove the condenser from the radiator.