Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Air Conditioning (AC) Refrigerant Filter Replacement
Special Tools
GE 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
- Removal Procedure
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- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
- Remove the air conditioning condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement.
- Remove the air conditioning receiver and dehydrator plug (4).
- Remove and discard the sealing washers (3).
- Remove the refrigerant filter (2) from the condenser (1).
Note:
Cap all A/C components immediately to prevent system contamination.
- Installation Procedure
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- Uncap A/C components.
- Install new sealing washers (3). Refer to Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement.
- Install the refrigerant filter (2) into the air conditioning condenser (1).
- Install the air conditioning receiver and dehydrator plug (4).
- Install the air conditioning condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement.
- Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
- Leak test the fittings using the GE 39400-A detector .
Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement (LUV)
Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement
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Component Name
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Air Conditioning Refrigerant Pre ...
Air Conditioning Clutch Assembly Replacement (LDE/LUW/LWE)
Air Conditioning Clutch Assembly Replacement
Callout
Component Name
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the air conditioning compresso ...
Other materials:
SiriusXM Radio Messages
UPDATING: The encryption code in the receiver is being updated, and no action
is required. This process should take no longer than 30 seconds.
NO SIGNAL: The system is functioning correctly, but the vehicle is in a location
that is blocking the SiriusXM signal. When the vehicle is moved into an ...
Bluetooth (Overview)
For vehicles equipped with Bluetooth capability, the system can interact with
many cell phones, allowing:
Placement and receipt of calls in a hands-free mode.
Sharing of the cell phone’s address book or contact list with the vehicle.
To minimize driver distraction, before driving, and ...
Shift Control Housing Replacement
Removal Procedure
Set the parking brake.
Shift the transmission to the Neutral position.
Remove the battery tray. Refer to
Battery Tray Replacement.
Remove the brake master cylinder assembly from the
power brake booster. Refer to Master Cylinder Replacement.
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