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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the air conditioning system refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-134a) Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-1234yf) 
  2. Remove Air Cleaner Outlet Duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Replacement (LGX) .
  3. Remove Air Cleaner Assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement (LGX)
  4. Fig 1: Radiator Upper Bracket (LTG, LGX)
    GM3471573Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove Radiator Upper Bracket (2). Refer to Radiator Upper Bracket Replacement (LTG, LGX)
  6. Remove Front Bumper Fascia Center Support (Lower). Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Center Support Replacement
  7. Remove Front Bumper Impact Bar. Refer to Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement
  8. NOTE:

    Cap the fittings and plug the holes when removing the transmission fluid cooler pipe and the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe.

  9. Place a drain pan under the transmission fluid cooler pipe and the transmission fluid cooler inlet and outlet pipe.
  10. Fig 2: Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe & Retaining Rings
    GM2884375Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Pipe (2). Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LGX With RWD, With V03)
  12. Fig 3: Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet & Outlet Pipe With Retaining Ring
    GM2884376Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe (2) @ Air Conditioning Condenser. Refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler Inlet and Outlet Pipe Replacement (LGX With RWD, With V03)
  14. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (ATS)
  15. Fig 4: Air Conditioning Compressor And Condenser Hose
    GM2838656Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  16. Remove Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (2) @ Air Conditioning Condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Hose Replacement (LGX) 
  17. Fig 5: Air Conditioning Condenser Outlet Tube Fasteners
    GM2882208Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  18. Remove Condenser Outlet Tube (5). Refer to Condenser Outlet Tube Replacement (LGX) 
  19. Fig 6: Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector
    GM3511498Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  20. Remove Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector (2). Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (LGX)
  21. Fig 7: Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector
    GM3597957Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  22. Remove Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector (2). Refer to Radiator Air Lower Baffle and Deflector Replacement (LGX)
  23. Fig 8: Air Conditioning Condenser
    GM2884374Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  24. Remove Air Conditioning Condenser Brace Bolt (1)
  25. Remove Air Conditioning Condenser (2)