2002 - 2005 GM J Body Leaking AC Compressor Hose Replacement (Chevrolet Cavalier & Pontiac Sunfire)

In this video we go over the diagnosis of an AC refrigerant leak (R-134a) and replacement of the compressor hose assembly. The vehicle shown is a 2004 Chevy Cavalier but the parts and procedure is common to all 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005 models years for the Chevrolet Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire.

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2002 2003 2004 2005

Chapters:
0:00 - Problem overview
0:25 - Using UV light to identify refrigerant dye stains
2:26 - Removing panels and highlighting disassembly to gain access
5:00 - Recovering the refrigerant
5:36 - Visual inspection for other issues
6:21 - Replacement part information
7:53 - Removing the AC compressor hose assembly
17:54 - Transferring the refrigerant pressure sensor
21:07 - Service manual overview
22:44 - Reviewing the installation points for the new hose assembly
24:43 - Points on vacuuming and recharging the refrigerant into the system

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