Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LUV)
- Removal Procedure
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- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Remove the front fascia assembly. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
- 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.
- Discard all the old air conditioning seals.
- Transfer the air conditioning pressure sensor to the new line assembly.
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- Installation Procedure
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- Install NEW air conditioning system seals. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement.
- Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose assembly into the vehicle.
- Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (2) to the refrigerant hose.
- Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1) and tighten
the 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) and
tighten the 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) and tighten
the nut to 22 Y (16 lb ft)
.
- Connect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Install the front fascia assembly. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
- Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
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Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LDE/LWE)
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Disconnect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.
Remove air ...
Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Disconnect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.
Remove ...
Other materials:
Wheels and Trim—Aluminum or Chrome
Use a soft, clean cloth with mild soap and water to clean the wheels. After rinsing
thoroughly with clean water, dry with a soft, clean towel. A wax may then be applied.
Caution
Chrome wheels and other chrome trim may be damaged if the vehicle is not washed
after driving on roads that have bee ...
Data Link Communications Description and Operation
Note: This is an overview of different serial data buses used by GM
devices to communicate with each others. Use Data Communication Schematics to
find out which serial data buses are configured for a specific vehicle.
Circuit Description
There are many components in a vehicle t ...
Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Installation
Install the air conditioning compressor bracket (2).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 3 air conditioning compressor bracket bolts (1) and tighten
to 22 Y (16 lb ft).
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