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Removal Procedure

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    Fig 1: Identifying Radiator Support Bolts
    GM1987767Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non-HP2)  or Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (HP2) .
  2. Remove the fascia.
  3. Remove radiator support bolts (1). Access the bolts from the rear of the upper radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement .
  4. Remove radiator support bracket bolts (1).
  5. Fig 2: View Of Discharge Hose At Condenser
    GM363062Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove the compressor discharge hose assembly bolt from the condenser.
  7. Disconnect the compressor discharge hose assembly from the condenser.
  8. Fig 3: Identifying Evaporator Tube To Condenser
    GM363033Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the evaporator tube nut from the condenser.
  10. Disconnect the evaporator tube from the condenser.
  11. Remove the insulator retainer bolts and the upper insulator retainers.
  12. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.