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:
Lane Departure Warning (LDW) Light
This light comes on briefly while starting the vehicle. If it does not, have
the vehicle serviced by your dealer. If the system is working normally, the light
then turns off.
This light comes on green when the system is on and ready to operate. When the
system determines that the vehicle is ...
Driver Information Center (DIC)
The DIC displays information about your vehicle. It also displays warning messages
if a system problem is detected. See Vehicle Messages. All messages appear in the
DIC display in the instrument cluster.
DIC Operation and Displays
The DIC has different displays which can be accessed b ...
Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover Replacement (Without AAL)
Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover
Procedure
Grasp the lower edge of the fuse block cover and pull outward disengaging ...
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