Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
- Remove the headlamp - right side. Refer to Headlamp Replacement.
- Loosen power steering fluid reservoir screw.
- Remove brake pipes from the dash lower extension panel.
- Remove engine mount. Refer to Engine Mount Replacement.
- Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Nut to Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 19 N·m (14 lb ft)
- Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Nut to Air Conditioning Condenser
Tighten 19 N·m (14 lb ft)
- Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Nut to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose
Tighten 19 N·m (14 lb ft)
Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXV,
and 1.8L 2H0)
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
Remove A/C compressor and c ...
Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXT, LXV, and 1.8L 2H0)
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
Disconnect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable
Disconnection and Connection.
Rem ...
Other materials:
Doors
Trunk
WARNING
Exhaust gases can enter the vehicle if it is driven with the liftgate, trunk/hatch
open, or with any objects that pass through the seal between the body and the trunk/hatch
or liftgate. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO) which cannot be seen or
smelled. It can cause u ...
Installation Procedure
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the service
panel as noted from the original
panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the body lock pillar inner panel on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the panel.
Clamp th ...
Engine Heater
The engine heater, if available, can help in cold weather conditions at or below
−18°C (0°F) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug
in the heater at least four hours before starting the vehicle. An internal thermostat
in the plug end of the cord will prev ...
