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Removal Procedure

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  1. Remove the front compartment front sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement (Enclave)Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement (Traverse)Front Compartment Front Sight Shield Replacement (Acadia) .
  2. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  3. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .
  4. Fig 1: Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Nut
    GM2888634Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the air conditioning compressor hose nut (1) at the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchange.
  6. Remove the air conditioning compressor hose (2) from air conditioning refrigerant heat exchange.
  7. Remove and discard the sealing washer (3).
  8. Fig 2: Compressor Hose Nut And Compressor
    GM2888635Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Remove the air conditioning compressor hose nut (1) at the compressor.
  10. Remove the air conditioning compressor hose (2) from the compressor.
  11. Remove and discard the sealing washers (3).
  12. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  13. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Acadia)Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Enclave)Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Traverse) .
  14. Fig 3: Air Conditioning Compressor Hose And Condenser
    GM2888636Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove the air conditioning compressor hose nut (1) at the condenser.
  16. Remove the air conditioning compressor hose (2) from the condenser.
  17. Remove and discard the sealing washer (3).
  18. Remove the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchange from the condenser (4).
  19. Remove and discard the sealing washer (3).
  20. Fig 4: Air Conditioning Compressor Hose
    GM2888637Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  21. Remove the air conditioning compressor hose (1) from to top of the vehicle.