Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Air Conditioning Compressor Bolt | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Drain Plug | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Air Conditioning Control Module Bolt | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Bolt | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Nut to Air Conditioning Condenser | 19 N.m | 14 lb ft |
| Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Nut to Air Conditioning Compressor and Condenser Hose | 19 N.m | 14 lb ft |
| Air Conditioning Evaporator Hose Assembly Nut to Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve | 19 N.m | 14 lb ft |
| Air Conditioning Evaporator Thermal Expansion Valve Bolt | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Air Conditioning Refrigerant Pressure Sensor | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Air Inlet Housing Bolt | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Air Outlet Duct Bolt | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Blower Motor Bolt | 4.5 N.m | 40 lb in |
| Blower Motor Cup Bolt | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Bracket Heater Core Outlet Tube Bolt | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Condenser Hose And Condenser Hose Bolt | 19 N.m | 14 lb ft |
| Floor Air Outlet Duct Bolt | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator Case Bolt | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Heater and Blower and Air Conditioning Control Module Bolt | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Bracket Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Instrument Panel Tie Bar Nuts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Mode Control Cam Actuator Screws | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Refrigerant Pressure Sensor | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Service Valve Core | 3 N.m | 27 lb in |
| TXV Block Fitting Nut | 19 N.m | 14 lb ft |
| TXV Mounting Bolts | 19 N.m | 11 lb ft |
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Compressor Suction Screen and Tool Selection Specifications
| Part Number | Screen Size | Fitting ID Application Range |
|---|---|---|
| J-44551-40 | 10.03 mm (0.395 in) | 9.75-9.96 mm (0.384-0.392 in) |
| J-44551-60 | 11.96 mm (0.471 in) | 11.68-11.89 mm (0.460-0.468 in) |
| J-44551-70 | 12.50 mm (0.492 in) | 12.22-12.42 mm (0.481-0.489 in) |
| J-44551-80 | 12.70 mm (0.500 in) | 12.42-12.62 mm (0.489-0.497 in) |
| J-44551-10 | 12.95 mm (0.510 in) | 12.67-12.88 mm (0.499-0.507 in) |
| J-44551-20 | 14.02 mm (0.552 in) | 13.74-13.94 mm (0.541-0.549 in) |
| J-44551-30 | 15.11 mm (0.595 in) | 14.83-15.04 mm (0.584-0.592 in) |
| J-44551-90 | 0.600 in (15.24 mm) | 14.96-15.16 mm (0.589-0.597 in) |
Compressor Suction Screen and Tool Selection Specifications
Refrigerant System Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| PAG Oil GM P/N 12378526 for United States PAG Oil GM P/N 88900060 for Canada | ||
| Total System Refrigerant R134-a | 0.6 kg | 1.4 lb |
| Total System PAG Oil | 125 ml | 4.23 oz |
| Compressor Oil, see Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Balancing | ||
| Condenser | 30 ml | 1.0 oz |
| Evaporator | 30 ml | 1.0 oz |
| Desiccant Cartridge | 15 ml | 0.5 oz |
| Abrupt Refrigerant Loss | 60 ml | 2.0 oz |
| Abrupt refrigerant loss due to large leak, hose rupture, collision, or pressure relief valve opening. Conditions that allow the refrigerant to seep or bleed off over time do not cause this oil loss. Upon replacement of a component that caused a large refrigerant loss, also add the required amount of oil for the particular component. | ||
Refrigerant System Specifications