Removal Procedure
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- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non-HP2) , Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (HP2) .
- Remove the upper radiator air baffle and deflector. Refer to Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Yukon) , Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement (Cadillac) .
- Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
- Remove the surge tank hold down nut and bolt and position aside.
- Remove the evaporator tube nut from the evaporator.
- Disconnect the evaporator tube from the evaporator.
- Remove the evaporator tube nut from the auxiliary A/C tube, if equipped.
- Disconnect the evaporator tube from the auxiliary A/C tube, if equipped.
- Remove the evaporator tube nut from the condenser.
- Disconnect the evaporator tube from the condenser.
- Remove the evaporator tube from the vehicle.
- Discard all of the used sealing washers. Cap all of the open connections.
NOTE:
Do not open cooling system.