Refrigerant System, Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Component | Fastener Size | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| A/C Refrigerant Line to A/C Compressor, Bolts | 22 +/- 1 | |
| 2.0L Engine | ||
| A/C Compressor Sub-Assembly Bracket to Engine, Bolts | M10 x 45 | 40 |
| A/C Compressor to A/C Compressor Sub-Assembly Bracket, Bolts | M8 x 100 | 25 |
| 3.6L Engine | ||
| A/C Compressor Sub-Assembly Bracket to Engine, Bolts | 25 | |
| A/C Compressor to A/C Compressor Sub-Assembly Bracket, Bolts | M8 x 100 | 25 |
| Ribbed Belt Pulley, Zexel | ||
| Overload Protection to A/C Compressor, Bolt | 20 | |
| Overload Protection to Ribbed Belt Pulley, Bolts | 5 | |
| Ribbed Belt Pulley, Sanden | ||
| Overload Protection to A/C Compressor, Bolt | 25 | |
| Overload Protection to Ribbed Belt Pulley, Bolts | 4.5 | |
| Condenser to Radiator, Bolts | 5 +/- 0.5 | |
| Dryer Cartridge Cover, Cap | 1.2 +/- 0.3 | |
| Evacuating and Charging Valve Insert | 2 +/- 0.2 | |
| Expansion Valve Heat Shield, Bolt | 2.5 | |
| Expansion Valve Heat Shield, Nut | 4.5 | |
| Expansion Valve to Heating and A/C Unit, Bolts | 5 | |
| High Pressure Sensor | 8 +/- 1 | |
| Refrigerant Lines to Expansion Valve, Bolts | 10 +/- 1 | |
| Refrigerant Lines to Condenser | 12 +/- 1 | |
3.6L Sub-assembly Bracket Tightening Sequence
NOTE:
Bolts -1- and -2- are fitting bolts.
-- Tighten the bolts hand-tight in the following sequence: 1 through 5.
-- Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm in the following sequence: 1 through 5.