Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement
- Removal Procedure
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- Disassemble the A/C refrigerant components. Refer to the appropriate repair procedure
- Cap or tape the A/C refrigerant components.
- Remove the O-ring seal (1) from the A/C refrigerant component.
- Inspect the O-ring seal for signs of damage to help determine the root cause of the failure.
- Inspect the A/C refrigerant components for damage or burrs. Repair if necessary.
- DISCARD the O-ring seal.
Note:
Cap or tape the open A/C refrigerant components immediately to prevent system contamination.
- Installation Procedure
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- Inspect the new O-ring seal for any sign of cracks, cuts, or damage.
- Remove the cap or tape from the A/C refrigerant components.
- Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of the A/C refrigerant components.
- Lightly coat the new O-ring seal with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.
- Carefully slide the NEW O-ring seal (1) onto the A/C refrigerant component.
- The O-ring seal (1) must be fully seated.
- Assemble the A/C components.
Refer to the appropriate repair procedure.
Note:
DO NOT allow any of the mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil on the new O-ring seal to enter the refrigerant system.
Note:
DO NOT reuse O-ring seals.
Air Conditioning Clutch Assembly Replacement (LUV)
Air Conditioning Clutch Assembly Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the air conditioning compresso ...
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Service Valve Core Replacement
Special Tools
GE-39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
GE-46246 Valve Core Removal Tool
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant ...
Other materials:
Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement
Driver or Passenger Seat Back Cushion Frame Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedures
Remove the driver or passenger seat. Refer to Driver or Passenger
Seat Removal and Installation
Remove the front seat c ...
Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the right front wheelhouse liner. Refer to Front Wheelhouse Liner
Replacement.
Remove the upper intake air duct plastic fastener (1).
Pull the lower portion of the intake air duct outward to release the
duct from the rub ...
Mass Airflow Sensor Replacement
Mass Airflow Sensor Replacement
Callout
Component Name
1
Mass Air Flow Sensor Fasteners (Qty: 2)
2
Mass Air Flow Sensor
Procedure
Disconnect electrical connector
After ...
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