Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 GMC Acadia. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Refer to SAE J2913 Certified Electronic Leak Detectors Warning .
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (R-1234yf)
- Remove Air Conditioning Refrigerant Heat Exchanger (1) @ Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube. Refer to Air Conditioning Refrigerant Heat Exchanger Replacement (LGX With C69) Air Conditioning Refrigerant Heat Exchanger Replacement (LCV)
- Remove Heater Inlet Hose Connector (1) @ Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube. Refer to Heater Inlet Hose Connector Replacement (without Rear Aux HVAC) Heater Inlet Hose Connector Replacement (with Rear Aux HVAC) Heater Inlet Hose Connector Replacement (with Rear Aux HVAC Heater Inlet Hose to Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube)
- Remove Heater Outlet Hose Connector (2) @ Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube. Refer to Heater Outlet Hose Connector Replacement (with Rear Aux HVAC) Heater Outlet Hose Connector Replacement (with Rear Aux HVAC Heater Outlet Hose to Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube) Heater Outlet Hose Connector Replacement (LCV with Rear Aux HVAC at Heater Outlet Pipe)
- Remove Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube Nuts (2) (Qty: 2) @ Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube (1)
- Remove Exhaust Front Pipe - Bank 1 (1). Refer to Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (Bank 1, LGX)Exhaust Front Pipe Replacement (LCV)
- Remove Exhaust Front Underbody Heat Shield (2). Refer to Exhaust Front Underbody Heat Shield Replacement
- Remove Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield-Right Side (2). Refer to Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield Replacement
- Remove Rear Wheelhouse Liner-Right Side (3). Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
- Remove Rear Cradle Mount Bolt Bracket-Right Side (3). Refer to Rear Cradle Mount Bolt Bracket Replacement
- Remove Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube Nut (4) @ Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube (3)
- Remove Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube (3) @ Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve
- Remove and DISCARD the sealing washers (1) (Qty: 2). Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement
- Remove Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube (3) @ Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module
- Remove Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube Nuts (1) (Qty: 2) @ Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube (2)
- Remove Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube Nut (1) @ Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube (2)
- Remove Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube Bolts (1) (Qty: 2) @ Auxiliary Air Conditioning Evaporator Intermediate Tube (2)
- Lower the drivetrain and front suspension cradle as far as necessary (1). Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Replacement (AWD)Drivetrain and Front Suspension Cradle Replacement (FWD)
- Remove the auxiliary air conditioning evaporator intermediate tube from the vehicle.