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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING  .
  2. Remove the discharge hose mounting bolt (2) from the A/C compressor.
  3. Remove the discharge hose (1) from the A/C compressor.
  4. Remove the upper radiator baffle. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT -- UPPER in Engine Cooling.
    Fig 1: Removing Discharge Hose From A/C Compressor
    G01454205Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the discharge hose nut from the condenser.
  6. Remove the discharge hose from the condenser.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C recirculation switch.
  8. Remove the discharge hose from the vehicle.
  9. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.
    Fig 2: Removing Discharge Hose Nut From Condenser
    G01454206Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.