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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Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are parking on a hill and you do not shift the transmission into P (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of P (Park). This is called “torque lock.” To prevent t ...

Oil Level Indicator Tube Replacement
Removal Procedure Note: If the engine oil level is at maximum, some oil may emerge when drawing out the oil dipstick guide tube. Place collecting basin underneath. Remove the oil level indicator tube bolt (1). Remove the oil level indicator tubeR ...

Throttle Body Assembly Replacement
Removal Procedure Disconnect the throttle body wiring harness connector. Remove the charge air cooler outlet air hose from the throttle body. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Hose Replacement. Remove the 4 throttle body fasteners (3). Remo ...

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