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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove left headlamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
    3. Fig 1: Heater Outlet Hose Clamp & Surge Tank
    GM931349Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  3. Remove surge tank to upper motor rail fasteners.
    4. Fig 2: Unclipping EPS Harness From Liquid Line
    GM932504Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Unclip EPS harness from liquid line.
  5. Unclip PTU vent from liquid line.
    6. Fig 3: Liquid Line, Strut Tower & Nut
    GM932360Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. Remove nut from P-clip at shock tower cap stud.
    7. Fig 4: Liquid Line, Nut & TXV
    GM931930Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  7. Remove liquid line to TXV nut.
    8. Fig 5: Liquid Line, Nut & Receiver Dehydrator
    GM932365Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  8. Remove liquid line to receiver/dehydrator (RD) nut. Use a large pair of pliers to hold fitting to prevent twisting of line if necessary.
  9. Remove liquid line at left shock tower and install protective caps to RD and TXV to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
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