Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Application | Specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Air Inlet Assembly Screws | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Air Outlet Duct Screws | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Air Temperature Actuator to Evaperator Case Screws | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Blower Case Assembly Screws | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Blower Motor Control Module Screws | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Blower Motor Screws | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Compressor Clutch Bolt | 12.5 N.m | 110 lb in |
| Compressor Hose Assembly-to-Compressor Nut | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Compressor Hose Assembly-to-Condenser Nut | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Compressor Pressure Relief Valve | 9.5 N.m | 84 lb in |
| Compressor Stud-to-Compressor | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Compressor-to-Engine Bolts - All Engines | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Condensor-to-Radiator Bolts | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| CRFM Bracket Bolts | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Evaporator Case Assembly Screws | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Evaporator Outlet Hose Bracket Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Evaporator Outlet Hose-to-Compressor Hose Nut | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Evaporator Outlet Hose and Liquid Line Clamp Bracket Nut to TXV | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Front of Dash-to-HVAC Module Seal Nuts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Heater Coolant Pump-to-Transaxle Bolt - LAT | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Heater Core Cover Screws | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Hold Down Bracket and Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| HVAC Module-to-Cross Car Beam Nuts and Bolts | 8 N.m | 70 lb in |
| Intermediate Duct Fasteners | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Liquid Line-to-Condenser Nut | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Liquid Line-to-Body Nuts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Mode Actuator to Evaporator Case Screws | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Mode Cam Bracket to Evaporator Case Screws | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Passenger Compartment Air Filter Housing Nuts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Receiver Dehydrator Cap | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Receiver Dehydrator/Condenser to Radiator Bolts | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Recirc Actuator to Air Inlet Screws | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Refrigerant Pressure Sensor-to-Compressor Hose Assembly | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| TXV Backing Plate Bolts | 3.5 N.m | 31 lb in |