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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. Disconnect the electrical connector (2) from A/C low pressure sensor (1).
    Fig 1: Disconnecting A/C Low Pressure Sensor Electrical Connector
    G01216947Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove the evaporator outlet hose retaining nut (3) from the accumulator.
  4. Remove the compressor inlet hose retaining nut (1).
    Fig 2: Removing Evaporator Outlet Hose Retaining Nut & Compressor Inlet Hose Retaining Nut
    G01216948Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the retaining screw (4) from the accumulator retaining bracket (2).
  6. Remove the accumulator (1).
  7. Remove the sealing washers.
    Fig 3: Removing Accumulator Retaining Bracket & Accumulator
    G01216949Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
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