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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  3. Remove the A/C quick connect fitting at the liquid line. Refer to Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement .
  4. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  5. Fig 1: View Of Condenser Tube & A/C Pressure Sensor
    GM1563776Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement .
  7. Remove the condenser tube to condenser retaining bolt.
  8. Disconnect the condenser tube from the fan shroud retainer clip.
  9. Disconnect the condenser tube from the condenser.
  10. Disconnect the condenser tube from the liquid line.
  11. Disconnect the A/C pressure sensor electrical connector.
  12. Remove the condenser tube.
  13. Remove the A/C pressure sensor (1).
  14. Remove and discard the O-rings.