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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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Surge Tank
Caution This vehicle has a specific coolant fill procedure. Failure to follow this procedure could cause the engine to overheat and be severely damaged. If no problem is found, check to see if coolant is visible in the coolant surge tank. If coolant is visible but the coolant level is not at t ...

Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement
Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Remove the air conditioning evaporator hos ...

Engine Replacement (Automatic Transmission)
Special Tools J-45859 Wheel Drive Shaft Remover CH-807 Closure Plugs For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools. Removal Procedure Remove the battery and battery tray. Refer to Battery Tray Replacement. Relieve the fuel system pressure. Refer to Fuel Pre ...

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