Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LDE, LUW, LWE)

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / HVAC / Cooling / Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LDE, LUW, LWE)

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement
Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the drive belt from the compressor. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement. Remove the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose from the compressor. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement. Disconnect the electrical connector.
1	Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (Qty :3) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution. Tighten 22 Y (16 lb ft)
2	Air Conditioning Compressor Assembly Procedure When replacing the air conditioning compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing.

Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing

Draining Procedure Note: Drain and measure as much of the refrigerant oil as possible from the removed compressor. Drain the oil from both the suction and discha ...

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LUV)

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant ...

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