A/C Refrigerant Component Specifications
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| Component | Nm |
|---|---|
| A/C Compressor Mounting Bolts | 25 |
| Condenser to Radiator, Bolts | 5 ± 0.5 |
| Evacuating and Charging Valve Insert | 2.4 ± 0.2 |
| Expansion Valve Shielding Plate to Dash, Nut | 6 ± 0.9 |
| Expansion Valve to Heating and A/C Unit, Bolts | 5 |
| Fluid Reservoir with Dryer to Condenser, Bolts | 4.2 ± 0.7 |
| High Pressure Sensor | 8 ± 1 |
| Refrigerant Lines to A/C Compressor | 22 ± 1 |
| Refrigerant Lines to Condenser | 12 ± 1.8 |
| Ribbed Belt Pulley to A/C Compressor | 35 |
| Refrigerant Lines to Expansion Valve | 10 ± 1 |
| Refrigerant Line Bracket to Frame, Nuts | 6 |
| Refrigerant Line Retainer to Frame, Screws | 3.5 |
| Refrigerant Line Bracket to Dash, Nuts | 20 |
| Auxiliary Component Bracket to Engine, Bolts1 | 25 |
| Auxiliary Component Bracket to Engine, Bolts2 | 40 |
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Sub-assembly bracket tightening sequence for BUB and CBRA
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.