Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| A/C Compressor Mounting Bolts | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| A/C Compressor Mounting Bracket Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| A/C Discharge Hose Bolt - Compressor | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| A/C Discharge Hose Bolt - Condenser | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| A/C Suction Hose Bolt - Compressor | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| A/C Suction Hose Bolt - Condenser | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| A/C Suction Hose Bracket Retaining Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| A/C Suction Line Bracket Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Air Distribution Duct Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Air Inlet Assembly Bolts | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Air Outlet Duct Screws | 2 N.m | 17 lb in |
| Blower Motor Mounting Screws | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Condenser Bracket Mounting Bolts | 5.4 N.m | 48 lb in |
| Condenser Mounting Bracket to Radiator Bolts | 5.4 N.m | 48 lb in |
| Desiccant Bag Plug | 2.9 N.m | 26 lb in |
| Heater Hose Bracket Screws | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| HVAC Module Mounting Nuts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| HVAC Module Screws | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Oil Drain Bolt | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Refrigerant Pressure Sensor | 9.8 N.m | 87 lb in |
| TXV Bolts | 3.5 N.m | 31 lb in |
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Refrigerant System Capacities
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| PAG Oil GM P/N 12378526 for United States PAG Oil GM P/N 88900060 for Canada | ||
| Compressor Replacement | ||
| The Denso 7SBU16 service compressor is precharged with the specified amount of PAG oil. | 140 ml 1 | 4.73 oz 1 |
| Condenser Replacement | 40 ml 1 | 1.35 oz 1 |
| Desiccant Bag Replacement | 10 ml 1 | 0.34 oz 1 |
| Evaporator Replacement | 40 ml 1 | 1.35 oz 1 |
| Refrigerant Line Replacement | 10 ml 1 | 0.34 oz 1 |
| Total System PAG Oil Capacity | 140 ml | 4.73 oz |
| R-134a | ||
| Refrigerant Charge | 0.625 kg | 1.38 lb |
| 1 If more than the specified amount of PAG oil was drained from a component, add the equal amount of oil drained. | ||
Refrigerant System Capacities
Begin the system diagnosis with Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information. The Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle will provide the following information
- The identification of the control modules which are not communicating.
- The identification of any stored diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and their status.
The use of the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle will identify the correct procedures to begin vehicle diagnosis. These must be performed before system DTC or symptom diagnosis.