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
Cut the quarter outer panel in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to
allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning
joint.
Create a 50 mm (2 in) backing plate from the unused portion ...
Automatic Headlamp System
When it is dark enough outside and the exterior lamp control is in the automatic
position, the headlamps come on automatically.
The vehicle has a light sensor on top of the instrument panel. Make sure it is
not covered, or the headlamps will be on when they are not needed.
The system may als ...
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Instrument Cluster Replacement
Preliminary Procedure
Remove instrument panel lower cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument
Panel Cluster Lower Trim Plate Replacement.
Remove instrument panel steering column upper trim cover. Refer to
Steering Column Upper Trim Cover Replacement.
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