Removal (3.1L)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Recover the refrigerant. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING. Remove the left front fender upper diagonal brace. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
Remove the A/C compressor hose nut. See Fig 1. Disconnect the A/C compressor hose from the condenser. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the accumulator.
Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the lower air deflector. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut from the A/C compressor. See Fig 2. Remove and discard all the used O-ring and sealing washers. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor.

Fig 1: Removing & Installing A/C Compressor Hose Nut

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Fig 2: Removing & Installing A/C Hose At Compressor

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