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:
System Operation
The vehicle has a Traction Control System (TCS) and StabiliTrak®, an electronic
stability control system. These systems help limit wheel slip and assist the driver
in maintaining control, especially on slippery road conditions.
TCS activates if it senses that any of the drive wheels are spinni ...
Front Wheel Drive Shaft Inner Joint and Boot Replacement
Special Tools
DT-35910 Drive Axle Boot Clamp Pliers
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Disassemble Procedure
Note: There are types of inner joints available. If the inner
joint is connected with the CV style joint, the inner joint is not serviced
separa ...
Inspection/Maintenance System Check
Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
Review Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle
for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides
an overview of each diagn ...
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