Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LUV)
- Removal Procedure
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- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
- Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Remove the front fascia assembly. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
- 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.
- Discard all the old air conditioning seals.
- Transfer the air conditioning pressure sensor to the new line assembly.
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- Installation Procedure
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- Install NEW air conditioning system seals. Refer to Air Conditioning System Seal Replacement.
- Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose assembly into the vehicle.
- Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose (2) to the refrigerant hose.
- Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose nut (1) and tighten
the 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) and
tighten the 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) and tighten
the nut to 22 Y (16 lb ft)
.
- Connect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.
- Install the front fascia assembly. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
- Install the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
- Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
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Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution.
Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LDE/LWE)
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Disconnect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.
Remove air ...
Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LUW)
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Disconnect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector.
Remove ...
Other materials:
Seat Adjustment
Manual Seats
Warning
You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a driver seat while
the vehicle is moving. Adjust the driver seat only when the vehicle is not moving.
To adjust a manual seat:
1. Pull the handle at the front of the seat.
2. Slide the seat to the desired positio ...
Taillamps, Turn Signal, Stoplamps, and Back-Up Lamps
Sedan Taillamp Shown, Hatchback Taillamp Similar
1. Back-up Lamp
2. Turn Signal Lamp
3. Stop Lamp/Taillamp
4. Sidemarker Lamp
To replace one of these bulbs:
1. Open the trunk.
2. Remove the two screws, which secure the taillamp assembly.
3. Remove the taillamp assembly by pulling it stra ...
Tire and Wheel Assembly Balancing - On-Vehicle
Special Tools
EL-38792-A Electronic Vibration Analyzer (EVA) 2
If after following the tire and wheel vibration diagnostic process, some amount
of tire and wheel vibration is still evident, an on-vehicle high-speed spin balancer
may be used to perform an on-vehicle balance in an attempt ...
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