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Air Conditioning


Torque Specifications

Compressor Mounting Bolts 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)

Compressor Mounting Bracket Bolts:
M8 Bolt 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
M10 Bolt 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)

Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt:
Fitted With M8 Bolt 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Fitted With M10 Bolt 48 Nm (35 ft. lbs.)

Refrigerant Line to Bulkhead Bolts 6 Nm (4 ft. lbs.)
Thermostatic Expansion Valve (TXV) to Refrigerant Line Clamp Bolts 5 Nm (4 ft. lbs.)
Refrigerant Line to Compressor Bolt 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.)
Refrigerant Line to Condenser 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
Refrigerant Liquid Line to Front Evaporator Bolts* 9 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
Refrigerant Suction Lines to Front Evaporator Bolts* 18 Nm (13 ft. lbs.)
Refrigerant Lines to Rear Evaporator Bolts* 9 Nm (7 ft. lbs.)
*Vehicles Fitted With 4 Zone