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:
Operation
Controls
The infotainment system is operated by using the pushbuttons, multifunction knobs,
menus shown on the display, and steering wheel controls, if equipped.
Turning the System On or Off
(Volume/Power): Press to turn the
system on and off.
Automatic Switch-Off
If the infotainment syste ...
Stationary Window Waterleak Repair
Note: If any water enters the vehicle interior up to the level of
the carpet or higher and soaks the carpet, the sensing and diagnostic
module (SDM) and the SDM harness connector may need to be replaced. The SDM
could be activated when powered, which could
cause deployment of the air bag(s) an ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling
and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to ...