Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: 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. 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: 3)
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
Tighten 22 N·m (16 lbf ft)
- A/C Compressor Assembly
Procedure
- Use a low viscosity, poly-alkylene 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-A detector leak test A/C compressor fittings.
Special Tools
GE 39400-A Electronic Halogen Leak Detector
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
Special Tools
GE-45037 A/C Oil Injector
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging
Warning: To prevent personal injury, avoid breathing A/C Refriger ...
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 Ste ...
Other materials:
Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip Replacement
Rear Compartment Lid Weatherstrip
Procedure
Start at the upper corner of the rear compartment opening and pull the
weatherstrip away from the rear
compartment opening flange.
Position the weatherstrip in the upper corner of the r 2. ear
compartment opening.
Working downward alon ...
Door Ajar Indicator Description and Operation
Door Ajar Indicator System Components
The door ajar indicator system consists of the following components:
Body control module (BCM)
Instrument cluster
Driver information center
Driver door latch
Passenger door latch
Left rear door latch
Right rear door latch
Liftgate door latch
...
Steering Wheel Controls
For vehicles with audio steering wheel controls, some audio controls can be adjusted
at the steering wheel.
(Push to Talk): For vehicles with
a Bluetooth, OnStar, or navigation system, press to interact with those systems.
(Mute/End Call): Press to silence
the vehicle speakers only.
Pre ...