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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the front fascia. Refer to Fascia Replacement - Front Bumper in Bumpers.
    3. Fig 1: Battery Box Air Duct
    GM948926Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove battery box air duct.
    4. Fig 2: View Of CRFM Closeout/Splash Panel To Condenser
    GM948958Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove condenser radiator fan module (CRFM) closeout panel.
    5. Fig 3: Receiver Dehydrator, Protective Caps & Liquid Line
    GM932369Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  5. Remove receiver/dehydrator (RD) line from condenser.
  6. Install protective cap to RD line to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
    7. Fig 4: Compressor Hose, Nut, Condenser & Protective Cap
    GM932379Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove compressor hose from condenser.
  8. Install protective cap to the compressor hose to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
    9. Fig 5: View Of CRFM Mounting Brackets To The Radiator Support
    GM948980Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove upper CRFM bracket and mount assembly.
  10. Lift condenser while holding upper retention tabs forward and remove condenser.
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