Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LUV)

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
3. Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement.
4. Remove the charge air cooler inlet air hose. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Hose Replacement.
5. Remove the engine drive belt from the air conditioning compressor. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
6. Remove the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose from the compressor assembly and position out of the way. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector.

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Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt (Qty :3)

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.