HELP A/C System

[TUFFTRUX]

I am in the process of taking apart my 2000 GMC Savana 2500 in order to replace the engine (5.0L V8) and without thinking I removed the A/C condenser without recovering the refrigerant. Nothing was under pressure nor did anything leak out from the fittings (THE A/C WAS NOT WORKING WHEN THE VAN WAS RUNNING). Before I take apart any other part of the A/C system does this mean that the system was already discharged and that there is no more refrigerant in any of the other lines? I don't know if any other part of the system is pressurized or not. Is the system already drained of refrigerant if the condenser is removed and nothing comes out? There is an A/C hose that runs from the accumulator to the compressor and I dont know if that hose is pressurized or not (thats the last hose that is in the way of my engine removal process) Thanks in Advance for the help!!

[GM-Tech]

The complete a/c system is empty. THere's no separate areas that hold refrigerant if you open another part of the system. You're safe to remove any part of the a/c system/hoses without worrying about pressure.

[TUFFTRUX]

Thanks GM-Tech,

 

Pulled the engine out today!