Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing
- Draining Procedure
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- Drain the oil from both the suction and discharge ports of the removed compressor into a clean, graduated container. Rotate the compressor shaft to assist in draining the compressor.
- Measure and record the amount of oil drained from the removed compressor. This measurement will be used during installation of the replacement compressor.
- Inspect the oil drained from removed compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Diagnosis.
- Properly discard the used refrigerant oil.
Note:
Drain and measure as much of the refrigerant oil as possible from the removed compressor.
- Balancing Procedure
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- Before installing the compressor, the refrigerant oil will have to be fully drained:
- Add back the same quantity of polyalkylene glycol (PAG) oil as drained
from the removed compressor.
Refer to the amount of refrigerant oil recorded during the compressor removal.
Note:
The refrigerant oil in the A/C system must be balanced during compressor replacement.
Air Conditioning Compressor Bracket Removal
Remove the 3 air conditioning compressor bracket bolts (1).
Remove the air conditioning compressor bracket (2).
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Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LDE, LUW, LWE)
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant ...
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1. Do a safety check before proceeding. See If a Tire Goes Flat.
2. Remove the wheel cover, if the vehicle has one, to reach the wheel bolts.
3. Turn the wheel nuts counterclockwise to loosen them. Do not remove them yet.
4. Place the jack at the position marked with a half circle.
5. In ...
Backup Lamp Switch Replacement
Backup Lamp Switch Replacement
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Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative
Cable Disconnection and Connection.
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The automatic transmission park lock control system is a safety device that prevents
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The automatic transmission pa ...
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