Removal Procedures
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Pontiac Torrent and 2009 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Remove the left headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Replacement (Torrent) or Headlamp Replacement (Equinox) .
- Remove the compressor hose retainer nut from the battery box.
- Remove the evaporator outlet hose nut from the evaporator outlet hose.
- Remove the evaporator outlet hose from the compressor hose.
- Install a protective cap to the evaporator outlet hose to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
- Remove the compressor hose nut from the condenser.
- Remove the compressor hose from the condenser.
- Install a protective cap to the condenser to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Disconnect the electrical connector from the pressure transducer.
- Remove the compressor hose nut at the compressor.
- Remove the compressor hose from the compressor.
- Install a protective cap to the compressor to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
- Remove the compressor hose from the vehicle.
- Remove and discard the sealing washers from the compressor hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .