Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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.
- Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
- Remove air intake duct (1).
- Remove radiator support replacement. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement.
- Remove A/C compressor and condenser hose from condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement.
- Remove condenser hose bolt and condenser hose (1, 2).
- Remove A/C refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement.
- Remove condenser.
Installation Procedure
- Install condenser.
- Install A/C refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install condenser hose (1, 2) and condenser hose bolt and tighten to 19 N·m (15 lb ft).
- Install A/C compressor and condenser hose to condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement
- Install radiator support. Refer to Radiator Support Replacement.
- Install air intake duct (1).
- Install front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
- Connect battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection.
- Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
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 r ...
Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Replacement - Left Side
Preliminary Procedure
Remove instrument panel lower trim pad cover - left side. Refer to
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Cover Replacement.
Remove instrument panel cluster trim plat ...
Other materials:
Installation Procedure
Cut the rocker outer panel 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 50 mm (2 in) backing plates from the unused portion of the
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Specifications
Front Door (Diesel)
65 mm
83 mm
Front Door (Diesel)
60 mm
87 mm
Rear Compartment Lid (Diesel)
122 mm
32 mm
Rear Compartment Lid (Ecoline)
162 mm
32 mm
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Steering Column in Lock Position Caution
Caution: With wheels of the vehicle facing straight ahead, secure
the steering wheel utilizing steering column anti-rotation pin, steering
column lock, or a strap to prevent rotation. Locking of the steering column will
prevent damage and a possible malfunction of the SIR
system. The steering ...
