Tightening torques for refrigerant lines
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Porsche Macan and 2015 Porsche Macan. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Location | Description | Type | Basic value | Tolerance 1 | Tolerance 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refrigerant lines to air-conditioning compressor | Tightening torque | 20 Nm (15 ft lb.) | |||
| Refrigerant line to expansion valve | M8 x 35 thread | Tightening torque | 12 Nm (9 ft lb.) | ||
| Refrigerant lines to condenser | M6 x 25 thread | Tightening torque | 9 Nm (6.5 ft lb.) | ||
| Refrigerant lines to connection point in front left wheel housing | M8 x 28 thread | Tightening torque | 12 Nm (9 ft lb.) | ||
| Refrigerant line holder to engine | M6 thread/section of line from evaporator to compressor | Tightening torque | 9 Nm (6.5 ft lb.) | ||
| Refrigerant lines to condenser connection point | M6 x 25 | Tightening torque | 8 Nm (6 ft lb.) | ||
| Refrigerant line holder to dual clip for refrigerant lines | Tapping screw | Tightening torque | 4.5 Nm (3.25 ft lb.) | ||
| Refrigerant line holder to lock carrier | Tightening torque | 2.5 Nm (2 ft lb.) |