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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. Remove the vacuum brake booster. Refer to POWER BRAKE BOOSTER .
  4. Remove the accumulator tube clip.
    Fig 1: Accumulator Tube Clip
    G01672635Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Loosen the accumulator tube nut at the accumulator tube (2).
  6. Disconnect the accumulator tube from the accumulator tube.
    Fig 2: Accumulator Tube & Nut
    G01672636Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the accumulator tube to evaporator core block fitting bolt.
  8. Disconnect the accumulator tube from the evaporator.
  9. Remove the accumulator tube.
  10. Remove the O-ring seal and discard.
    Fig 3: Accumulator Tube To Evaporator Core Block Fitting Bolt
    G01672637Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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