Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXV, and 1.8L 2H0)
Preliminary Procedures
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Rec . overy and Recharging.
- Remove drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector
- Remove compressor hose assembly. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement.
- A/C Compressor Bolt (Qty: 3)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 22 N·m (16 lbf ft)
- A/C Compressor Assembly
Procedure
- Use a low viscosity, poly-alkylene glycol (PAG) oil. Use of the incorrect oil can result in compressor failure.
- When replacing the A/C compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing
- Using GE 39400-A detector leak test A/C compressor fittings.
Special Tools
GE 39400-A Electronic Halogen Leak Detector
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
Special Tools
GE-45037 A/C Oil Injector
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
Warning: To prevent personal injury, avoid breathing A/C Refriger ...
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (1.6L LXT)
Preliminary Procedures
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Rec overy and
Recharging.
Remove drive belt. Refer to Generator and Air Conditioning Compressor
and Power Ste ...
Other materials:
Hood Adjustment
Hood
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Procedure
Loosen the hood hinge reinforcement nuts (Qty: 4).
Adjust the hood in order to obtain an even gap on both sides between the
hood and the fenders, the headlamps and
the front bumper fascia and so that the hood ...
Securing Child Restraints (Front Passenger Seat)
This vehicle has airbags. A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing
child restraint.
In addition, the vehicle has a passenger sensing system which is designed to
turn off the right front passenger frontal airbag and passenger knee airbag under
certain conditions.
A label on the ...
Interior Care
To prevent dirt particle abrasions, regularly clean the vehicle's interior.
Immediately remove any soils. Note that newspapers or dark garments that can
transfer color to home furnishings can also permanently transfer color to the vehicle's
interior.
Use a soft bristle brush to remove ...
