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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the discharge hose mounting bolt (2) from the A/C compressor.
  3. Remove the discharge hose (1) from the A/C compressor.
  4. Remove the upper radiator baffle. Refer to RADIATOR AIR BAFFLE AND DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT - UPPER .
  5. Fig 1: Removing Discharge Hose & Mounting Bolt From A/C Compressor
    G01478995Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the discharge hose nut from the condenser.
  7. Remove the discharge hose from the condenser.
  8. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C recirculation switch.
  9. Remove the discharge hose from the vehicle.
  10. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.
  11. Fig 2: Discharge Hose & Nut
    G01478996Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.