Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LDE, LUW, LWE)

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / HVAC / Cooling / Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LDE, LUW, LWE)

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement
Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the drive belt from the compressor. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement. Remove the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose from the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement. Disconnect the electrical connector.
1	Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (Qty :3) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Tighten 22 Y (16 lb ft)
2	Air Conditioning Compressor Assembly Procedure When replacing the air conditioning compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing.

Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing

Draining Procedure Note: Drain and measure as much of the refrigerant oil as possible from the removed compressor. Drain the oil from both the suction and discha ...

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LUV)

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant ...

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Cooling System
The cooling system allows the engine to maintain the correct working temperature. 1.4L L4 Engine 1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap 1.8L L4 Engine 1. Engine Cooling Fan (Out of View) 2. Engine Coolant Surge Tank and Pressure Cap Warning An e ...

Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum section width. For example: Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ...

Intake Manifold Disassemble (1.8L LUW and LWE)
Remove the intake manifold absolute pressure sensor bolt (1). Remove the manifold absolute pressure sensor (2) from the intake manifold (3). Remove the intake manifold mount (2) from the intake manifold (1). Remove the throttle body seal& ...

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