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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013CRUZE L4-1.8LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISHEATING AND AIR CONDITIONINGCONDENSER HVACSERVICE AND REPAIR
2013 Chevrolet Cruze L4-1.8L
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
2013 Chevrolet Cruze L4-1.8LSECTION Service and Repair
Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
3. Remove air intake duct (1).
4. Remove air conditioning compressor and condenser hose from condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (1.8L LUW and LWE) Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose ReplacementAir Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (1.4L LUV) Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement.
5. Remove air conditioning condenser hose bolt and air conditioning condenser hose (1, 2).
6. Remove air conditioning refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement Service and Repair.
7. Remove air conditioning condenser (1).
Installation Procedure
1. Install air conditioning condenser (1).
2. Install air conditioning refrigerant pressure sensor. Refer to Air Conditioning (A/C) Refrigerant Pressure Sensor Replacement Service and Repair.
Caution:
Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.
3. Install air conditioning condenser hose (1, 2) and air conditioning condenser hose bolt and tighten to 19 Nm (14 lb ft).
4. Install air conditioning compressor and condenser hose to air conditioning condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (1.8L LUW and LWE) Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose ReplacementAir Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement (1.4L LUV) Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose Replacement.
5. Install air intake duct (1).
6. Install front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
7. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.