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Removal (3.8L)

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING. Remove the left front fender upper diagonal brace. Remove the air cleaner assembly.
  2. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut. See Figure. Disconnect the A/C compressor hose from the condenser. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the accumulator. See Figure.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Remove the lower air deflector. Remove the A/C compressor hose nut from the A/C compressor. Remove and discard all the used O-ring and sealing washers. Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor.