Removal Procedure
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- Recover the refrigerant from the system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Non-HP2) , Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (HP2) .
- Remove the auxiliary A/C evaporator tubes (3) from the condenser tube (2) and the accumulator (5).
- Loosen the right front wheelhouse to gain access to the clamp behind the wheelhouse.
- Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the right assist step. Refer to Assist Step Replacement (GMC Denali XL) , Assist Step Replacement (Chevrolet HP2) , Assist Step Replacement (Power BRS) , Assist Step Replacement (Z71) .
- Remove the front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner Replacement - Right Side .
- Remove the rear wheelhouse liner. Refer to Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement (RPO X88 Chevrolet, RPO O88 GMC) , Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner Replacement (RPO HP2) .
- Remove the retaining nut (2) and the auxiliary A/C evaporator tubes (3) from the auxiliary HVAC module.
- Remove the heater/A/C tubes retaining nut (4) from the stud (1) at the frame (6).
- Remove the auxiliary A/C evaporator tubes (3) from the clamps (5).
- Remove the auxiliary A/C evaporator tubes from the vehicle.