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:
Special Tools
Illustration
Tool Number/ Description
EN-45059
J-45059
Angle Meter
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Ignition Coil Replacement
Special Tools
EN-6009 Remover and Installer Ignition Coil
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Remove the engine wiring harness guide (1) from the
cylinder head.
Disconnect the ignition coil electrical connector (2).
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Transmission Assemble (Gen 2)
Special Tools
3-9506289 Universal Adapter
R-0007758 Holding Fixture
S-9407197 Differential Rotating Tool
S-9407198 Differential Bearing Race Wrench
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Install the clutch and differential housing assembly (1)
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