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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. Remove the A/C pressure switch (4.3L only).
  3. Remove the accumulator (2) to evaporator nut.
  4. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the accumulator.
  5. Remove the O-ring seals and discard.
    Fig 1: Removing Accumulator To Evaporator Nut
    G01466926Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the accumulator clamp bolt.
  7. Remove the accumulator.
    Fig 2: Accumulator Clamp Bolt
    G01466927Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.