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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
    2. Fig 1: View Of Compressor Hose Assembly
    GM735911Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. Remove the compressor hose assembly nut (3).
  3. Remove the compressor hose assembly from the compressor (4).
  4. Remove the sealing washers.
  5. Remove the compressor suction hose nut from the accumulator.
  6. Remove the compressor suction hose from the accumulator.
  7. Remove the O-ring seal.
  8. Remove the bolt from the lift bracket.
  9. Remove the nut from the engine stud.
    10. Fig 2: Compressor Discharge Hose From Condenser
    GM735782Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  10. Remove the compressor discharge hose (2) from the condenser (4).
  11. Remove the nut from compressor hose connection in driver wheel opening.
  12. Remove the O-ring seals.
  13. Cap or plug all of the open connections.
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