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2010 Saturn Vue XE, 3.5 N

Removal Procedure

2010 Saturn Vue XE, 3.5 NSECTION Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the refrigerant pressure sensor wire harness connector.
  3. Remove the refrigerant pressure sensor.
    4. Fig 1: Identifying Liquid Line Bracket Bolt
    GM1201929Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  4. Remove the liquid line bracket bolt.
  5. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement .
  6. Remove the surge tank from the surge tank bracket.
  7. Remove the suction hose and liquid line nut from the thermal expansion valve (TXV).
  8. Remove the suction hose and liquid line from the TXV.
    9. Fig 2: View Of Suction Hose & Dash Clip
    GM1201931Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  9. Remove the suction hose from the dash clip.
  10. Remove the liquid line from the dash clip.
  11. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
    12. Fig 3: View Of Right Front Fender Liner & Retainers
    GM1203530Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  12. Remove the right front fender liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Panel Splash Shield Replacement .
  13. Remove the right radiator air deflector retainers.
  14. Remove the right radiator air deflector.
  15. Remove the liquid line and compressor hose bolt from the condenser.
    Fig 4: View Of Compressor Hose, Liquid Line Bolt & Condenser
    GM1201921Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  16. Remove the liquid line and compressor hose from the condenser.
    17. Fig 5: Identifying Liquid Line & Rail Clip
    GM1201935Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  17. Remove the liquid line from the rail clip.
  18. Lower the vehicle.
    19. Fig 6: Identifying Liquid Line
    GM1201937Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  19. Remove the liquid line.
    20. IMPORTANT: Cap all A/C components immediately to prevent system contamination.
  20. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
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