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Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (1.6L LXT)

Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual / HVAC System / Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (1.6L LXT)

Preliminary Procedures

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Rec  overy and Recharging.
  2. Remove drive belt. Refer to Generator and Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
  4. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
  5. Remove compressor hose assembly. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement.

A/C Compressor Bolt (Qty: 4)

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tip

The graphic shows the engine without attaching parts for better clarity.

Tighten

22 N·m (17 lb ft)

A/C Compressor Assembly

Procedure

Special Tools

GE 39400 Electronic Halogen Leak Detector

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. ...

Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (1.6L LXT)
Removal Procedure Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Rec   overy and Recharging. Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement. Remove A/ ...

Other materials:

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the Preface section. Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR  Disabling and Enabling. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to ...

Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Replacement
Removal Procedure Remove instrument panel compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument   Panel Compartment Replacement. Remove instrument panel wiring harness (2) from instrument panel tie bar (1). Disconnect electrical connectors. Installation Procedure Ins ...

Installation Procedure
Cut the front compartment front rail in corresponding locations to fit the remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning joint. Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused porti ...

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