Removal Procedure
Provide additional support when a vehicle is on a hoist in the following ways:
- Before removing parts, support the opposite end. This helps prevent the vehicle from slipping off.
- Before removing major components, chain the vehicle frame to the hoist pads at the same end as the removal. This helps avoid a tip-off.
Failure to follow these precautions could cause vehicle damage, serious personal injury, or death.
When you remove the body cushions, do NOT separate the frame from the body more than is necessary. Possible personal injury and damage to multiple parts may result if you do not follow the guides outlined below:
- Intermediate steering shaft - Do not allow the shaft to extend more than 25 mm (1 in).
- Fuel tank filler hose - Do not stretch the hose excessively.
- Tail/Turn signal lamp wiring/rear lamps junction block - Leave slack in the wires.
- Park brake cable - Leave slack in the cable.
- Body ground straps - Leave slack in the wire.
- Chain the vehicle frame to the hoist pads at all four contact points.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
- Drain the cooling system. Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static Fill LWN) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE 47716 LWN) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (Static LC8, LV1, L96) , or Cooling System Draining and Filling (GE47716 LC8, LV1, L96)
- Coolant Recovery Reservoir - Remove - Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement (LV1) , or Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement (L96, LC8)
Accumulator Bracket (2) - Remove - Air Conditioning Accumulator Replacement
Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube (4) @ Air Conditioning Evaporator - Remove and position aside - Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Replacement (C60) , or Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube Replacement (C69)
Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Front Tube Nut (5) @ Air Conditioning Compressor Hose - Remove
- Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Front Tube (3) @ Air Conditioning Compressor Hose - Remove
- Remove and DISCARD the sealing washer. (4) Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement
- Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Front Tube Nut (2) @ Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube - Remove
- Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Front Tube (1) @ Air Conditioning Evaporator Tube - Remove
- Remove and DISCARD the sealing washer. (6) Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement
- Remove the right front tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Without Dual Rear Wheels) , or Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (With Dual Rear Wheels)
Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Front Tube Bolt (1) @ Front Wheelhouse Splash Shield - Remove
- Front Wheelhouse Splash Shield- Right Side - Remove - Wheelhouse Splash Shield Replacement (Right Side)
Auxiliary Heater Outlet Hose Clamp (8) @ Auxiliary Heater Outlet Front Pipe - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Auxiliary Heater Outlet Hose (1) @ Auxiliary Heater Outlet Front Pipe - Remove
- Auxiliary Heater Inlet Hose Clamp (7) @ Auxiliary Heater Inlet Front Pipe - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Auxiliary Heater Inlet Hose (2) @ Auxiliary Heater Inlet Front Pipe - Remove
- Auxiliary Heater Outlet Hose Clamp (6) @ Auxiliary Heater Outlet Front Pipe - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Auxiliary Heater Outlet Hose (3) @ Auxiliary Heater Outlet Front Pipe - Remove
- Auxiliary Heater Inlet Hose Clamp (5) @ Auxiliary Heater Inlet Front Pipe - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Auxiliary Heater Inlet Hose (4) @ Auxiliary Heater Inlet Front Pipe - Remove
Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Front Tube Nut (1) @ Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube (2) - Remove [2x]
Auxiliary Heater Intermediate Inlet Hose Clamp (1) @ Auxiliary Heater Intermediate Inlet Hose (2) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Auxiliary Heater Intermediate Inlet Hose (2) @ Auxiliary Heater Intermediate Inlet Tube - Remove
- Auxiliary Heater Intermediate Outlet Hose Clamp (4) @ Auxiliary Heater Intermediate Outlet Hose (3) - Disengage - Hose Clamp Replacement Guidelines - Spring Type
- Auxiliary Heater Intermediate Outlet Hose (3) @ Auxiliary Heater Intermediate Outlet Tube - Remove
Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Front Tube Bolt (1) @ Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube (3) - Remove
- Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Front Tube (3) @ Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube - Remove
- Remove and DISCARD the sealing washer. (2) [2x] Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement
- Remove the four most forward left side body mounts. Body Mount Upper and Lower Cushion Replacement
- Remove the four most forward right side body mounts. Body Mount Upper and Lower Cushion Replacement
- Loosen, but do not remove the remaining right side body mounts. Body Mount Upper and Lower Cushion Replacement
Intermediate Steering Shaft (1) @ Steering Gear - Remove - Lower Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement
- NOTE:
All jack stands must remain under the vehicle during the removal and installation.
Position jack stands (1) [4x] and wood blocks under the body of the vehicle at each corner.
- Adjust the right front jack stand so it is slightly higher than the other jack stands.
- Carefully lower the vehicle onto the jack stands to raise the right front of the body just enough to remove the auxiliary air conditioning evaporator front tube from the vehicle.
- Remove the auxiliary air conditioning evaporator front tube from the vehicle.
The auxiliary air conditioning evaporator front tube comes as an assembly and is replaced as an assembly. Individual components of the auxiliary air conditioning evaporator front tube are mentioned within the procedure to help with removal and installation.