Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Component | Bolt Size | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| A/C compressor mounting bolts | - | 23 |
| Auxiliary heater heating element connector nut | - | 9 ± 1 |
| Condenser to radiator bolts | - | 5 |
| Defroster door motor | - | 1.5 |
| Evacuating and charging valve insert | - | 2 |
| Expansion valve bolts | - | 5 |
| Fresh air/recirculating air/back pressure door motor | - | 1.5 |
| Fresh air blower control module | - | 2 |
| Fluid reservoir with dryer cartridge | - | 4.2 ± 0.7 |
| Front A/C display control head | - | 1.5 |
| Front air distribution door motor | - | 1.5 |
| Heater core cover | - | 1.5 |
| Heater core hose clamps | - | 2 |
| Heater and A/C unit to instrument panel cross member nuts | - | 9 |
| Heater and A/C unit to retaining bracket bolts | - | 9 |
| Left temperature regulator door motor | - | 1.5 |
| Refrigerant lines to A/C compressor bolts | - | 22 |
| Refrigerant lines to condenser bolts | - | 12 |
| Refrigerant lines to expansion valve | - | 12 |
| Right temperature regulator door motor | - | 1.5 |
| Upper to lower heat and a/c unit housing screws | - | 1.5 |