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Removal Procedures

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the left headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (Torrent) or Headlamp Replacement (Equinox) .
  3. Fig 1: View Of Compressor Hose Retainer Nut On Battery Box
    GM1646736Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the compressor hose retainer nut from the battery box.
  5. Remove the evaporator outlet hose nut from the evaporator outlet hose.
  6. Remove the evaporator outlet hose from the compressor hose.
  7. Install a protective cap to the evaporator outlet hose to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
  8. Fig 2: View Of Compressor Hose Nut On Condenser
    GM1646748Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the compressor hose nut from the condenser.
  10. Remove the compressor hose from the condenser.
  11. Install a protective cap to the condenser to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
  12. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  13. Fig 3: View Of Compressor Hose Nut On Compressor
    GM1646734Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  14. Disconnect the electrical connector from the pressure transducer.
  15. Remove the compressor hose nut at the compressor.
  16. Remove the compressor hose from the compressor.
  17. Install a protective cap to the compressor to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
  18. Remove the compressor hose from the vehicle.
  19. Remove and discard the sealing washers from the compressor hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .