Torque Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | N.m | lb-ft | lb-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-pressure service gauge port valve cap | 0.8 | - | 7 |
| High-pressure service gauge port valve cap | 0.8 | - | 7 |
| Low-pressure Schrader-type valve | 1.8 | - | 16 |
| High-pressure Schrader-type valve | 2.5 | - | 22 |
| Compressor nuts | 25 | 18 | - |
| Compressor studs | 9 | - | 80 |
| Compressor bolts | 25 | 18 | - |
| Compressor manifold bolt | 21 | 15 | - |
| A/C compressor clutch disc and hub nut | 26 | 19 | - |
| Heater core and evaporator core housing bolts | 9 | - | 80 |
| Condenser mounting studs | 6 | - | 53 |
| A/C (peanut) fitting nuts | 8 | - | 71 |
| Receiver/drier bracket bolts | 9 | - | 80 |
| Roll restrictor cross beam bolts | 55 | 41 | - |
| Roll restrictor bracket bolt | 48 | 35 | - |
| Coolant reservoir bolts | 9 | - | 80 |
| Thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) manifold and tube bracket bolt | 8 | - | 71 |
| TXV manifold bolt | 8 | - | 71 |
| TXV bolts | 8 | - | 71 |