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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the front fender liner. Refer to Front Fender Liner Replacement .
  4. Fig 1: View Of Drive Belt Tensioner And Special Tool
    GM854300Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Use J 44811  to rotate the drive belt tensioner counterclockwise to release the spring tension.
  6. Remove the drive belt.
  7. Fig 2: View Of Compressor Electrical Connector
    GM872569Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the compressor.
  9. Fig 3: View Of Compressor & Condenser Hose Assembly
    GM865182Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the compressor and condenser hose assembly bolt from the compressor.
  11. Remove the compressor and condenser hose assembly from the compressor.
  12. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
  13. Fig 4: View Of Compressor (2.2L (L61))
    GM872535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Remove the compressor mounting bolts.
  15. Remove the compressor.