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:
Installation Procedure
Align the body side outer panel reinforcement.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding along the edges of the body side
outer panel reinforcement as noted from the original panel.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces
for welding.
Position the body side outer pa ...
Driving Characteristics and Towing Tips
Driving with a Trailer
When towing a trailer:
• Become familiar with the state and local laws that apply specifically to trailer
towing.
• Do not tow a trailer during the first 800 km (500 mi), to prevent damage to the
engine, axle or other parts.
• Then, during the first 800 km (500 mi) tra ...
Removal Procedure
Remove the drivetrain and front suspension frame. Refer to Drivetrain
and Front Suspension Frame Replacement.
Mark Installation position of insulator (2) at frame (1).
Cut out frame insulator core (1) from frame insulator (2).
Note: On the rear insulator dril ...
