Removal Procedure
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- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non HP2) or Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (HP2) .
- Remove the discharge hose mounting bolt (2) from the A/C compressor.
- Remove the discharge hose (1) from the A/C compressor.
- Remove the upper radiator baffle. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Cadillac) or Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Yukon) .
- Remove the discharge hose nut from the condenser.
- Remove the discharge hose from the condenser.
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C recirculation switch.
- Remove the discharge hose from the vehicle.
- Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap the system openings.