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
Removal Procedure
Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Rec overy and
Recharging.
Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement.
Remove A/ ...
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:
Parking Brake
To apply the parking brake, pull up on the parking brake handle. It is not necessary
to push in on the release button while applying the parking brake. If the ignition
is in the ON/RUN position, the brake system warning light will come on.
To release the parking brake:
1. Hold the brake peda ...
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 ...
Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash
WARNING
A crash can damage the airbag systems in the vehicle.
A damaged airbag system may not work properly and may not protect you and your
passenger(s) in a crash, resulting in serious injury or even death. To help make
sure the airbag systems are working properly after a crash, have them in ...