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2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWD

Refrigerant Lines Removal/Installation: Notes

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada RWDSECTION Notes
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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY . See REFRIGERANT CHARGING .
  3. Remove the P/S fluid reserve tank.
  4. Remove the coolant reserve tank. See COOLANT RESERVE TANK REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .
  5. Remove the accelerator cable.
  6. Remove the P/S fluid hose bracket.
  7. Remove the under cover.
  8. Remove in the order indicated in the figure. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
    CAUTION:
    • If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.
      • Fig 1: Refrigerant Lines With Torque Specifications
      G00975560Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
  10. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST .
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