Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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/C compressor and condenser hose nut (1) from A/C condensor (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 O-Ring 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 air conditioning 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.
Preliminary Procedures
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Rec overy and
Recharging.
Remove drive belt. Refer to Generator and Air Conditioning Compressor
and Power Ste ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Lighting
Specifications
Headlights/Daytime Running Lights (DRL) Schematics
Interior Lights Schematics
...
New Vehicle Break-In
Notice: The vehicle does not need an elaborate break-in. But it will
perform better in the long run if you follow these guidelines:
• Do not drive at any one constant speed, fast or slow, for the first 805 km (500
mi).
Do not make full-throttle starts. Avoid downshifting to brake or slow the v ...
Using the System
The infotainment system is controlled by touching the screen, and by using the
knobs and other buttons.
Voice recognition, through the steering wheel controls, can be used to control
the infotainment features.
Press on the steering wheel controls
to begin voice recognition.
See Voice Recog ...