Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (1.6L LXT)
Preliminary Procedures
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Rec overy and Recharging.
- Remove drive belt. Refer to Generator and Air Conditioning Compressor and Power Steering Pump Belt Replacement.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
- Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
- Remove compressor hose assembly. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement.
A/C Compressor Bolt (Qty: 4)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tip
The graphic shows the engine without attaching parts for better clarity.
Tighten
22 N·m (17 lb ft)
A/C Compressor Assembly
Procedure
- Use a low viscosity, polyalkylene glycol (PAG) oil. Use of the incorrect oil can result in compressor failure.
- When replacing the A/C compressor, balance the compressor oil. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing
- Using GE 39400 detector leak test A/C compressor fittings.
Special Tools
GE 39400 Electronic Halogen Leak Detector
Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement (1.6L LDE, LXV, and 1.8L 2H0)
Preliminary Procedures
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Rec . overy and
Recharging.
Remove drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement.
Raise and support the vehicle. ...
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/ ...
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 ...
Water Hose Test
Note: Use a water hose without the nozzle attached.
Have an assistant inside of the vehicle i 1. n order to locate the leak.
Begin testing at the base of the window or the windshield.
Slowly move the hose upward and across the top of the vehicle.
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Tire Pressure Monitor
This vehicle may have a Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS).
The low tire pressure warning light alerts to a significant loss in pressure
of one of the vehicle's tires. If the warning light comes on, stop as soon as possible
and inflate the tires to the recommended pressure shown on the T ...