Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Accumulator Bracket Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Accumulator Bracket Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Accumulator Retaining Clamp Bolt | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Accumulator Tube to Accumulator Fitting Nut | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Accumulator Tube to Evaporator Fitting Nut | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Air Distribution Duct Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Blower Motor Resistor Screws | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Blower Motor Screws | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Compressor Hose Assembly Manifold Stud | 11 N.m | 8 lb ft |
| Compressor Hose Clip Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Compressor Hose Fitting Nut to Accumulator | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Compressor Hose to Condenser Block Fitting Nut | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Compressor Mounting Bolts | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Compressor Nut to Compressor Hose Assembly | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Compressor Oil Drain Bolt 2.2L (L61) | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Compressor Pressure Relief Valve | 7 N.m | 60 lb in |
| Condenser to Radiator Bolts | 4 N.m | 36 lb in |
| Evaporator Tube to Condenser Nut | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Evaporator Tube Fitting Nut to Evaporator Core | 24 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| HVAC Control Assembly Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| HVAC Module Assembly Mounting Bolts | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Heater Pipe Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Heater Pipe Nut | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| HVAC Module Assembly Mounting Stud | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| HVAC Module Assembly Case Cover Heater Outlet Screws | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Mode Cable Clip Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Refrigerant Filter Nut | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Refrigerant Pressure Sensor | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Service Port Fitting | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Strut Mounting Bolt | 66 N.m | 49 lb ft |
| Surge Tank Mounting Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Temperature Cable Clip Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Upper Case Assembly Screws | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |