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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .
  3. Loosen the suction hose nut (2) at the accumulator.
  4. Disconnect the suction hose from the accumulator.
    Fig 1: Suction Hose Nut At Accumulator
    G01672660Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the A/C compressor hose block fitting nut (1) from the accumulator.
  6. Disconnect the A/C compressor hose from the accumulator.
    Fig 2: A/C Compressor Hose Block Fitting Nut At Accumulator
    G01672661Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the accumulator bracket retaining bolt.
    Fig 3: Accumulator Bracket Retaining Bolt
    G01672662Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the accumulator bracket bolt clamp.
  9. Remove the accumulator from the mounting bracket.
    Fig 4: Accumulator, Bracket & Bolt Clamp
    G01672663Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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