Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual: Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LUV)

Chevrolet Sonic Repair Manual / HVAC / Cooling / Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (LUV)

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 drivetrain and front suspension frame skid plate if equipped. Refer to Drivetrain and Front Suspension Frame Skid Plate Replacement. Remove the charge air cooler inlet air hose. Refer to Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Hose Replacement. Remove the engine drive belt from the air conditioning compressor. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement. Remove the air conditioning compressor and condenser hose from the compressor assembly and position out of the way. 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 Replacement (LDE, LUW, LWE)

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement Callout Component Name Preliminary Procedure Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant ...

Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (LDE/LWE)

Removal Procedure Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging. Disconnect the A/C refrigerant pressure sensor electrical connector. Remove air ...

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Pretensioner Handling and Scrapping
Scrapping Procedure During the course of a vehicles useful life, certain situations may arise which will necessitate the disposal of a live (undeployed) pretensioner. The following information covers the proper procedures for the disposing of a live (undeployed) pretensioner. Deplo ...

Tire Rotation
In order to equalize wear, rotate the tires at the specified intervals. Also, rotate the tire and wheel assembly whenever you notice uneven tire wear. Radial tires tend to wear faster in the shoulder area, particularly in front positions, due to design. Radial tires in non-drive locations may ...

Odor Correction
Eliminating Air Conditioning Odor Odors may be emitted from the air conditioning system primarily at start up in hot, humid climates. The following conditions may cause the odor: Debris is present in the HVAC module. Microbial growth on the evaporator core When the blower ...

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