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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 coolant recover reservoir. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement in Engine Cooling .
  3. Remove the grille.
  4. Remove the front evaporator hose nut (1) from the condenser.
    Fig 1: Removing Front Evaporator Hose Nut From Condenser
    G01216916Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove the evaporator inlet hose nut (1) from the front evaporator tube hose.
  6. Remove the evaporator inlet hose from the front hose.
  7. Remove the nut from the rear evaporator tube.
  8. Remove the front evaporator hose from the vehicle.
  9. Remove the sealing washers.
    Fig 2: Removing Evaporator Inlet Hose Nut From Front Evaporator Tube Hose
    G01216917Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.