Compressor Hose Assembly

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Bulletin No.: 06-01-37-003

Date: March 17, 2006

SERVICE MANUAL UPDATE

Subject:
Revised Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement (RPO LSJ)

Models:
2005-2006 Chevrolet Cobalt

with 2.0L Engine (VIN P - RPO LSJ)

Compressor Hose Assembly Replacement

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.





2. Remove the compressor hose from the evaporator hose.

3. Remove and discard the seal washer.

4. Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.





5. Remove the mounting cover from the charge air cooler pump and position the pump forward.





6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the pressure transducer.





7. Remove the compressor and condenser hose assembly bolt from the compressor.

8. Remove the compressor and condenser hose assembly from the compressor.

9. Remove and discard the sealing washers.





10. Remove the compressor hose from the condenser.

11. Remove and discard the seal washer.



Installation Procedure





1. Route the compressor hose to the evaporator hose.

2. Install new sealing washers on the compressor and condenser hose fittings.

3. Install the A/C compressor and condenser hose assembly to the compressor.

Note:
Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the A/C compressor and condenser hose assembly bolt.

Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).





5. Install a new seal washer to the compressor hose.

6. Install the compressor hose and bolt to the condenser.

Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).





7. Connect the pressure transducer electrical connector.





8. Install the charge cooler pump.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (88 lb in).

9. Lower the vehicle.





10. Install a new seal washer to the compressor hose. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement.

11. Install the compressor hose and nut to the evaporator hose.

Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

12. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.

13. Leak test the fittings using the J 39400-A.