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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: View Of Drive Belt Tensioner
    GM657564Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non-HP2)  or Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (HP2) .
  2. Install a ratchet into the belt tensioner adapter opening.
  3. Rotate the belt tensioner counterclockwise in order to relieve the tension on the belt.
  4. Remove the belt from the A/C compressor.
  5. Slowly release the tension on the belt tensioner.
    6. Fig 2: View Of Discharge & Suction Hose Bolt
    GM1774219Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the discharge and suction hose bolt from the A/C compressor.
  7. Remove the discharge and suction hose from the A/C compressor.
  8. Discard the sealing washers. Cap all of the openings.
  9. Disconnect the electrical connections.
    10. Fig 3: View Of A/C Compressor & Mounting Bolts
    GM1774222Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the A/C compressor mounting bolts.
  11. If replacing the A/C compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing (Non-HP2)  or Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing (HP2) .
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