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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the grille.
  3. Remove the discharge hose retaining nut (2).
  4. Remove the discharge hose from the condenser.
    Fig 1: Removing Discharge Hose Retaining Nut
    G01216937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the evaporator hose retaining nut (1).
  6. Remove the evaporator hose from the condenser.
    Fig 2: Removing Evaporator Hose Retaining Nut
    G01216938Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Disconnect the electrical connector from the outside air temperature sensor (1).
    Fig 3: Disconnecting Outside Air Temperature Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01216939Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove the outside air temperature bracket bolt (1).
  9. Remove the bracket.
    Fig 4: Removing Outside Air Temperature Bracket Bolt
    G01216940Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the sealing washers from the hoses.
  11. Remove the condenser retaining bolts (3).
  12. Remove the condenser (2).
  13. Cap off the condenser fittings.
    Fig 5: Removing Condenser
    G01216941Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.