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:
Engine Coolant
The cooling system in the vehicle is filled with DEX-COOL engine coolant. This
coolant is designed to remain in the vehicle for 5 years or 240 000 km (150,000
mi), whichever occurs first.
The following explains the cooling system and how to check and add coolant when
it is low. If there is a ...
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove hood primary latch release cable handle. Refer to Hood Primary
Latch Release Cable Handle Replacement.
Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
Remove the radiator grille support. Refer to Radiator Grille
Reinforcem ...
Child Restraint Systems
Rear-Facing Infant Seat
A rear-facing infant seat provides restraint with the seating surface against
the back of the infant.
The harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, acts to keep the
infant positioned in the restraint.
Forward-Facing Child Seat
A forward-facing chil ...
