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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Redline) or Front Bumper Fascia Replacement (Standard) .
    3. Fig 1: View Of Battery Box Inlet Air Duct
    GM948926Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. For L61 vehicles, remove the battery box air duct.
    4. Fig 2: View Of CRFM Closeout/Splash Panel To Condenser
    GM948958Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) closeout panel.
    5. Fig 3: Receiver Dehydrator, Protective Caps & Liquid Line
    GM932369Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove receiver dehydrator from the condenser.
  6. Install a protective cap to the receiver dehydrator to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
    7. Fig 4: Compressor Hose, Nut, Condenser & Protective Cap
    GM932379Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove the compressor hose from the condenser.
  8. Install a protective cap to the compressor hose to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
  9. Lift the condenser while holding the upper retention tabs forward.
  10. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.
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