Chevrolet Cobalt Service & Repair Manual: Compressor, Replace

1. Evacuate system as outlined under "Refrigerant Recovery" in "General Service" on main menu selection.
2. Raise and support the vehicle.
3. Remove righthand front fender inner liner screws and pin type retainers, then the liner.
4. Rotate drive belt tensioner counterclockwise to release tensioner spring tension.
5. Remove drive belt.
6. Disconnect A/C compressor electrical connector.
7. Remove A/C compressor hoses from compressor, Fig. 1, then seal hose opening.
8. Remove and discard sealing washers.
9. Remove compressor mounting bolts, Fig. 2, then the compressor.
10. Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
  a. Torque compressor hoses to 12-15 ft. lbs.
  b. Torque compressor mounting bolts to 18 ft. lbs.

Fig. 1 A/C compressor hoses & seal removal

Fig. 2 Exploded view of compressor replacement

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