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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the front compartment sight shield. Refer to Front Compartment Sight Shields Replacement .
  3. Remove the upper tie bar. Refer to Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement .
  4. Remove the hood latch support. Refer to Hood Latch Support Replacement .
    5. Fig 1: View Of Discharge Hose At Condenser
    GM1664232Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  5. Remove the discharge hose nut from the condenser.
  6. Remove the discharge hose from the condenser.
    7. Fig 2: View Of Suction Hose At Condenser
    GM1664236Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  7. Remove the suction hose nut from the condenser.
  8. Remove the suction hose from the condenser.
  9. Remove and discard the sealing washers. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement .
    10. Fig 3: Identifying Condenser Line To Radiator Retaining Bolt
    GM1664239Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Remove the condenser lines to radiator mounting bolt.
    11. Fig 4: Identifying Engine Oil Cooler Lines
    GM1700094Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  11. Remove the engine oil cooler lines (1, 2) from the radiator, if equipped.
    12. Fig 5: View Of Condenser & Bolts
    GM1664240Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Remove the condenser mounting bolts.
    13. Fig 6: Identifying Condenser & Radiator Retainer
    GM1664242Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  13. Remove the condenser from the radiator retainer.
  14. Remove the condenser from the vehicle.
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