Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LDE/LWE)
- Removal Procedure
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- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
- Disconnect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Remove air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1).
- Remove air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (2) from A/C condenser.
- Remove A/C compressor and condenser hose bolts (1).
- Remove A/C compressor and condenser hose (2) from A/C compressor.
- Remove air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1).
- Remove air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (2) from refrigerant hose.
- Remove air conditioning compressor and condenser hose from the vehicle.
- Installation Procedure
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- Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose.
- Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (2) to the refrigerant hose.
- Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1). Tighten
nut to 22 Y (16 lb ft)
.
- Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (2) to the A/C compressor.
- Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose bolts (1). Tighten
bolt to 22 Y (16 lb ft)
.
- Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (2) to the A/C condenser.
- Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1). Tighten
nut to 22 Y (16 lb ft)
.
- Connect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Note:
Use NEW system seals. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LUV)
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant ...
Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LUV)
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate if equipped.
Refer to Drive ...
Other materials:
Interior Lighting
Dome Lamps
The dome lamp controls are in the headliner above the rear seats.
: Press to turn the lamps off, even
when a door is open.
: When the button is returned to
the middle position, the lamps turn on automatically when a door is opened.
: Press to turn on the dome lamps.
Reading ...
Instrument Panel Lower Compartment Replacement
Instrument Panel Lower Compartment Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Open the instrument panel lower compartment to the full open position.
Disconnect the instrument panel compartment dampener from t ...
Wheel Alignment - Steering Wheel Angle and/or Front Toe Adjustment
Ensure that the steering wheel is set in a straight ahead position.
Loosen the tie rod jam nut (1).
Adjust the toe to specification by turning the inner tie rod (2). Refer
to Wheel Alignment Specifications.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Tighten the t ...
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