64 53 Refrigerant Lines and Expansion Valve
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REFRIGERANT LINES AND EXPANSION VALVE-TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Type | Thread | Tightening specification | Measure | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1AZ Double pipe to expansion valve/bulkhead | E70, E71 | M6 | 8.8 Nm | |
| 2AZ Expansion valve to heater - A/C | E70, E71 | M6 | 5.5 Nm | |
| 3AZ Refrigerant lines to condenser | E70, E71 | M8 | 18 Nm | |
| 4AZ Refrigerant lines to air-conditioning compressor | E70, E71 | M8 | 21 Nm | |
| 5AZ Pressure/suction lines to double pipe | E70, E71 | M8 | 18 Nm | |
| 6AZ Pressure sensor in refrigerant line | E70, E71 | 10 Nm |