Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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 condenser hose nut (1) from A/C condenser (2).
- Remove A/C compressor and condenser hose bolt (1) from A/C compressor (2).
- Remove A/C compressor and condenser hose nut (1) from refrigerant hose (2).
- Remove A/C compressor and condenser hose.
Installation Procedure
Note: Use NEW O-ring seals. Refer to Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement
- Install A/C compressor and condenser hose.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install A/C compressor and condenser hose nut (1) to refrigerant hose (2). Tighten nut to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).
- Install A/C compressor and condenser hose bolt (1) to A/C compressor (2). Tighten bolt to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).
- Install A/C compressor and condenser hose nut (1) to A/C condenser (2). Tighten nut to 19 N·m (14 lb ft).
- Install front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement
- Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
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/ ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Engine Oil Pressure Light
Notice: Lack of proper engine oil maintenance can damage the engine.
Driving with the engine oil low can also damage the engine. The repairs would not
be covered by the vehicle warranty.
Check the oil level as soon as possible. Add oil if required, but if the oil
level is within the operating ...
Headlamp Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove the front bumper fascia upper bracket. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia
Replacement.
Headlamp Screw (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tip
Secure the headlamp fasteners in sequence, as indicated.
Tighten
2.5 N·m (22 lb in)
...
Instrument Panel Illumination Control
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument panel controls and infotainment
display screen. The thumbwheel is to the left of the steering column on the instrument
panel.
(Instrument Panel Brightness):
Move the thumbwheel up or down and hold, to brighten or dim the instrument pan ...