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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. Remove the fuel injector sight shield. Refer to Fuel Injector Sight Shield Replacement .
  3. Recover the refrigerant from the air conditioning system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  4. Remove the coolant recovery reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .
  5. Remove the air cleaner outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement .
  6. Reposition the power brake booster vacuum hose out of the way. Refer to Power Brake Booster Vacuum Check Valve and Hose Replacement .
  7. Remove the engine strut mount-right side. Refer to Engine Mount Strut Replacement - Right Side .
    8. Fig 1: Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Nut
    GM2888634Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Remove the air conditioning compressor hose nut (1) at the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger.
  9. Remove the air conditioning compressor hose (2) from air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger.
  10. Remove and discard the sealing washer (3).
  11. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  12. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Acadia)Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Enclave)Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Traverse) .
    13. Fig 2: Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Nut And Air Conditioning Condenser
    GM2889352Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the air conditioning compressor hose nut (1) at the air conditioning condenser.
  14. Remove the air conditioning compressor hose (2) from the air conditioning condenser.
  15. Remove and discard the sealing washer (3).
    16. Fig 3: Refrigerant Heat Exchanger And Washer
    GM2889356Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger (1) from the air conditioning condenser.
  17. Remove and discard the sealing washer (2).
  18. Lower the vehicle.
    19. Fig 4: Refrigerant Heat Exchanger And Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Tubes
    GM2889358Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  19. Remove the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger nuts (1) from the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger (3) at the auxiliary air conditioning evaporator tubes.
  20. Remove the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger from the auxiliary air conditioning evaporator tubes.
  21. Remove and discard the sealing washers (2).
    22. Fig 5: Air Conditioning Refrigerant Heat Exchanger Nut
    GM2889359Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  22. Remove the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger nut (1) from the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger (3) at the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve.
  23. Remove the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger (3) from the air conditioning evaporator thermal expansion valve.
  24. Remove and discard the sealing washers (2).
    25. Fig 6: Air Conditioning Refrigerant Heat Exchanger And Fasteners
    GM2889361Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  25. Remove the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger fasteners (1) from the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger (2).
    26. Fig 7: Refrigerant Heat Exchanger
    GM2889363Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  26. Remove the air conditioning refrigerant heat exchanger (1) from to top of the vehicle.
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