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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the left Front Fender Upper diagonal brace. Refer to BRACE REPLACEMENT -- SHEET METAL DIAGONAL .
  3. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to AIR CLEANER ASSEMBLY .
  4. Remove the vacuum brake booster. Refer to POWER BRAKE BOOSTER .
  5. Remove the accumulator tube clip.
  6. Disconnect the evaporator inlet tube nut from the condenser tube.
  7. Disconnect the evaporator inlet tube from the condenser tube.
    8. Fig 1: Evaporator Inlet & Condenser Tubes & Nut
    G01672631Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the evaporator tube to evaporator block fitting bolt.

    Important:  Use care when removing the evaporator tube.

  9. Disconnect the evaporator inlet tube from the evaporator.
  10. Remove the O-ring and discard.
    Fig 2: Evaporator Block Fitting Bolt
    G01672632Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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