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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to REFRIGERANT RECOVERY AND RECHARGING  .
  2. Remove the auxiliary A/C evaporator tubes (3) from the condenser tube (2) and the accumulator (5).
  3. Loosen the right front wheelhouse to gain access to the clamp behind the wheelhouse.
  4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to LIFTING AND JACKING THE VEHICLE in General Information.
    Fig 1: Removing Auxiliary A/C Evaporator Tubes From Condenser Tube & Accumulator
    G01454514Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the retaining nut (2) and the auxiliary A/C evaporator tubes (3) from the auxiliary HVAC module.
    Fig 2: Removing Retaining Nut & Auxiliary A/C Evaporator Tubes From Auxiliary HVAC Module
    G01454515Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the heater/A/C tubes retaining nut (4) from the stud (1) at the frame (6).
  7. Remove the auxiliary A/C evaporator tubes (3) from the clamps (5).
  8. Remove the auxiliary A/C evaporator tubes from the vehicle.
    Fig 3: Removing Auxiliary A/C Evaporator Tubes From Clamps
    G01454516Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.