Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification |
| Metric | English |
| A/C High Pressure Recirculation Switch | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| A/C Line Bracket Nuts and Bolts | 10 N.m | 8 lb ft |
| A/C Line Mounting Nuts and Bolts | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| A/C Underbody Line Bracket Nuts | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Compressor Bracket Mounting Bolts | 60 N.m | 45 lb ft |
| Compressor Clutch Plate Retaining Bolt | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Compressor Mounting Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| HVAC Module Case Screws | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| HVAC Module Mounting Bolt | 3 N.m | 27 lb in |
| HVAC Module Mounting Nuts | 10 N.m | 8 lb ft |
| Instrument Panel (I/P) Duct Mounting Bolts | 3 N.m | 27 lb in |
| Rear Duct Mounting Screws | 10 N.m | 8 lb ft |
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) |
Refrigerant System Capacities
| Application | Specification |
| Metric | English |
| PAG Oil GM P/N 12378526 for United States PAG Oil GM P/N 88900060 for Canada PAG Oil Saturn P/N 22695048 |
| Total System PAG Oil Capacity | 195 ml | 6.5 oz |
| Compressor | 75 ml 1 | 2.5 oz 1 |
| The Denso service compressor contains 75 ml (2.5 oz) of PAG oil. |
| Condenser | 10 ml 1 | 0.3 oz 1 |
| Desiccant Cartridge | 10 ml 1 | 0.3 oz 1 |
| Evaporator, Front | 10 ml 1 | 0.3 oz 1 |
| Evaporator, Rear | 10 ml 1 | 0.3 oz 1 |
| Abrupt Refrigerant Loss | 60 ml 2 | 2.0 oz 2 |
| Refrigerant Charge, R134a | 1.05 kg | 2.3 Lb |
| 1 If more than the specified amount of PAG oil was drained from a component, add the equal amount of oil drained. 2 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 Capacities