Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Air Conditioning (AC) Refrigerant Filter Replacement
Special Tools
GE 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Removal Procedure
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- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
- Remove the air conditioning condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement.
- Remove the air conditioning receiver and dehydrator plug (4).
- Remove and discard the sealing washers (3).
- Remove the refrigerant filter (2) from the condenser (1).
Note:
Cap all A/C components immediately to prevent system contamination.
- Installation Procedure
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- Uncap A/C components.
- Install new sealing washers (3). Refer to Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement.
- Install the refrigerant filter (2) into the air conditioning condenser (1).
- Install the air conditioning receiver and dehydrator plug (4).
- Install the air conditioning condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement.
- Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
- Leak test the fittings using the GE 39400-A detector .
Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement (LUV)
Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Pre ...
Air Conditioning Clutch Assembly Replacement (LDE/LUW/LWE)
Air Conditioning Clutch Assembly Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the air conditioning compresso ...
Other materials:
Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Side
Front Side Door Weatherstrip Replacement - Door Side
Callout
Component Name
1
Front Side Door Weatherstrip Upper Retainer
Procedure
Open the front side door to the fully open position.
Remove the front side do ...
Steering Linkage Inner Tie Rod Inspection
Special Tools
GE-8001 Dial Indicator Set
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Note: This inspection procedure does not supersede local government
required inspections that have more stringent requirements.
Turn the ignition key to the ON position with the eng ...
Range Selector Lever Cable Adjustment
Note: Adjust the automatic transmission range selector cable while
the transmission and the gear selector are in the Park position only. Failure
to do so may cause mis-adjustment.
Set the park brake and chock the wheels.
Verify the transmission range select lever is in the par ...
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