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:
Strut and Shock Absorber Inspection
Note: The strut assembly DOES NOT have to be removed from the vehicle
to perform the following inspection procedure.
Note: A light film of oil on the top portion of the strut is normal.
DO NOT replace the strut for this condition.
Condition 1
Oil or fluid residue only o ...
Engine Oil Cooler Inlet Pipe Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure
Drain the cooling system. Refer to Cooling System Draining and Filling.
Remove the exhaust manifold with catalytic converter. Refer to Exhaust
Manifold with Catalytic Converter Replacement.
Remove the engine oil cooler pipe bolts (1) an ...
Water Pump Pulley Installation
Note: Counterhold the crankshaft balancer. The belt has to be
installed for this procedure.
Install the water pump pulley (2) to the water pump (3).
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution.
Install the 3 water pump pulley bolts (1) with lockin ...
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