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Discharge Hose: Removal

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING. Remove the discharge hose mounting bolt from the A/C compressor. Remove the discharge hose from the A/C compressor. See Fig 1.
  2. Remove the upper radiator baffle. Remove the discharge hose nut from the condenser. Remove the discharge hose from the condenser. See Fig 2.
  3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C recirculation switch. Remove the discharge hose from the vehicle. Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.
Fig 1: Removing & Installing Discharge Hose Mounting Bolts
G00218195Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Fig 2: Removing & Installing Discharge Hose At Condenser
G00218196Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.