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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 HHR 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning 🢒 Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement

Air Conditioning Compressor Replacement LE5, L61


Object Number: 1617978 Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the drive belt. Refer to Drive Belt Replacement for the 2.2L engine or Drive Belt Replacement for the 2.4L engine.
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.

1

A/C Compressor Hose Bolt

Tip

    • Remove the A/C compressor hose from the A/C compressor and cap hose.
    • Remove the right engine splash shield. Refer to Engine Splash Shield Replacement .

Tighten
20 N·m (15 lb ft)

2

Sealing Washer

Remove and discard sealing washers. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .

3

A/C Compressor Bolt

Tighten
22 N·m (16 lb ft)

4

A/C Compressor Assembly

Tip

    • 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. Refer to Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing .