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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-1234yf) 
  2. Remove Drive Belt @ Air Conditioning Compressor. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement
  3. Fig 1: Air Conditioning Compressor And Condenser Hose
    GM4296535Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Remove Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose (4) @ Air Conditioning Compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LGX) 
  5. Remove Front Wheelhouse Liner - Right Side. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
  6. Fig 2: Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace - Right Side
    GM4775197Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace - Right Side (2). Refer to Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement - Right Side
  8. Fig 3: Wiring Harness Bracket And Bolt
    GM4296631Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  9. Disconnect all electrical connectors.
  10. Remove Wiring Harness Bracket Bolt (2) @ Air Conditioning Compressor
  11. Position wire harness (1) aside.
  12. Fig 4: Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt
    GM4296635Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (1) @ Air Conditioning Compressor
  14. Fig 5: Air Conditioning Compressor, Nut, Bolt And Stud
    GM4296634Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  15. Remove Air Conditioning Compressor Nut (3) @ Air Conditioning Compressor (1)
  16. Remove Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (2) @ Air Conditioning Compressor (1)
  17. Remove Air Conditioning Compressor Stud (4) @ Air Conditioning Compressor (1)
  18. Remove the air conditioning compressor (1) from the vehicle.