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
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant ...
Other materials:
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement (Hatchback - Left)
Rear Wheelhouse Liner Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and
Installation.
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Rear Wheelhouse Panel Liner ...
Fuel Pressure Relief
Special Tools
EN-34730-91 Pressure Tester
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Warning: Gasoline or gasoline vapors are highly flammable. A fire
could occur if an ignition source is present. Never drain or store gasoline
or diesel fuel in an open container, due ...
Overhead console
WARNING
Always keep the Nissan Armada overhead console closed while driving to prevent
obstruction of the driver’s view and reduce the risk of accidents.
CAUTION
Use the Nissan Armada overhead console only for storing sunglasses or
similarly small items.
Avoid leaving sunglasses i ...
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