Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 GMC Acadia, 2016 Chevrolet Traverse, and 2016 Buick Enclave. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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) .
- Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .
- Remove the air conditioning compressor hose nut (1) at the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchange.
- Remove the air conditioning compressor hose (2) from air conditioning refrigerant heat exchange.
- Remove and discard the sealing washer (3).
- Remove the air conditioning compressor hose nut (1) at the compressor.
- Remove the air conditioning compressor hose (2) from the compressor.
- Remove and discard the sealing washers (3).
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Acadia)Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Enclave)Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Traverse) .
- Remove the air conditioning compressor hose nut (1) at the condenser.
- Remove the air conditioning compressor hose (2) from the condenser.
- Remove and discard the sealing washer (3).
- Remove the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchange from the condenser (4).
- Remove and discard the sealing washer (3).
- Remove the air conditioning compressor hose (1) from to top of the vehicle.