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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING  .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the air baffle bolts.
  4. Remove the air baffle.
    Fig 1: Removing Procedure Air Baffle
    G01498818Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the suction hose to compressor nut.
  6. Disconnect the suction hose from the compressor.

    Important:  Cap or tape the open A/C hoses immediately to prevent system contamination.

  7. Cap or tape off the compressor suction port.
  8. Remove the discharge hose to compressor nut.
  9. Disconnect the discharge hose from the compressor.
  10. Cap or tape off the compressor discharge port.
  11. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
  12. Cap or tape off the discharge hose.
  13. Cap or tape off the suction hose.
    Fig 2: Removing Suction Hose From Compressor
    G01498819Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.