Removal Procedure
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- Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING .
- Remove the A/C pressure switch (4.3L only).
- Remove the accumulator (2) to evaporator nut.
- Remove the compressor hose assembly from the accumulator.
- Remove the O-ring seals and discard.
- Remove the accumulator clamp bolt.
- Remove the accumulator.