Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| A/C Compressor Cycling Switch | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| A/C Compressor Mounting Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| A/C Compressor Rear Bracket Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| A/C Evaporator and Blower Module Shield Screws | 2.2 N.m | 19 lb in |
| A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor | 4.8 N.m | 42 lb in |
| Accumulator Clamp Screw | 10 N.m | 88 lb in |
| Accumulator to Evaporator Fitting | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Air Distributor Duct Mounting Screw | 1.9 N.m | 17 lb in |
| Air Inlet Assembly Mounting Stud | 4.5 N.m | 40 lb in |
| Air Outlet Assembly Retaining Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Air Temperature Actuator Retaining Screw | 1.9 N.m | 17 lb in |
| Blower Assembly Mounting Nut (RPO C42) | 4.5 N.m | 40 lb in |
| Blower Assembly Mounting Screw (RPO C42) | 4.5 N.m | 40 lb in |
| Blower Assembly Mounting Stud (RPO C42) | 4.5 N.m | 40 lb in |
| Blower Motor Access Cover Screw (RPO C60 and C68) | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Blower Motor and Fan Assembly Mounting Screw | 1.9 N.m | 17 lb in |
| Blower Motor Relay Bracket Mounting Screw | 1.9 N.m | 17 lb in |
| Blower Motor Resistor Mounting Screw | 1.9 N.m | 17 lb in |
| Body Harness Connector Support Bracket Mounting Nuts | 9.0 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Compressor Discharge Hose to Condenser Fitting | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Compressor Pressure Relief Valve | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Compressor Suction/Discharge Hose to Compressor Bolt | 33 N.m | 24 lb ft |
| Compressor Suction Hose to Accumulator Fitting | 48 N.m | 35 lb ft |
| Condenser Insulator Retaining Screw | 1.9 N.m | 17 lb in |
| Evaporator Case Section to Blower Case Section Retaining Screw | 1.9 N.m | 17 lb in |
| Evaporator Tube Clip Screw | 1.9 N.m | 17 lb in |
| Evaporator Tube to Condenser Fitting | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Floor Air Outlet Mounting Screw | 1.9 N.m | 17 lb in |
| Heater Core Access Cover Screw | 1.9 N.m | 17 lb in |
| Heater Inlet and Outlet Hoses Bracket Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Heater Inlet Hose Fitting at Intake Manifold | 23.5 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Heater Outlet Hose Bracket Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Heater/Vent Module Mounting Nut | 4.5 N.m | 40 lb in |
| Heater/Vent Module Mounting Screw | 4.5 N.m | 40 lb in |
| Heater/Vent Module Mounting Stud | 4.5 N.m | 40 lb in |
| Intermediate Bracket Bolts | 10 N.m | 88 lb in |
| Knee Bolster Bracket Nuts | 5.5 N.m | 49 lb in |
Fastener Tightening Specifications
Refrigerant System Capacities
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| PAG Oil GM P/N 12345923 (Canadian P/N 10953486) | ||
| Accumulator Replacement | 60 ml* | 2 oz* |
| *Add PAG oil equal to the amount of oil drained from the old accumulator plus the specified additional amount. | ||
| Compressor Replacement | 60 ml 1 | 2 oz 1 |
| A Sanden scroll compressor containing 240 ml 1 of oil is used on this model year. | ||
| Condenser Replacement | 30 ml 1 | 1 oz 1 |
| Evaporator Replacement | 90 ml 1 | 3 oz 1 |
| Total System Oil Capacity | 240 ml | 8 oz |
| R-134a | ||
| Refrigerant Charge | 0.86 kg | 1.9 lb |
| Refrigerant Charge with Rear A/C | 1.2 kg | 2.65 lb |
| 1 If more than the specified amount of oil was drained from a component, add the equal amount of oil drained. | ||
Refrigerant System Capacities
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system is divided into 3 sections. The first, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, has all procedures that pertain to a HVAC component or function that are not specifically associated with an automatic or manual control system. The second, HVAC Systems - Manual, has all procedures specific to the manual control system. The third, HVAC Systems - Automatic, has all the procedures specific to the automatic control system.
For systems with DTCs, begin the system diagnosis with the Diagnostic System Check. Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information.
The Diagnostic System Check will provide the following information
- The identification of the control modules which command the system.
- The ability of the control modules to communicate through the Class 2 serial data circuit.
The use of the Diagnostic System Check will identify and lead the technician to the correct diagnostic procedure.
Review the Description and Operation information to help you determine the correct symptom diagnostic procedure when a malfunction exists. Reviewing the Description and Operation information will also help you determine if the condition described by the customer is normal operation. The HVAC Description and Operation information is divided into
- «Air Delivery Description and Operation»(ref-200404-S36221292302005102000000) in HVAC Systems - Manual
- «Air Temperature Description and Operation»(ref-200404-S08565107742005102000000) in HVAC Systems - Manual
- «Air Delivery Description and Operation»(ref-200411-S37908782812005102000000) in HVAC Systems - Automatic
- «Air Temperature Description and Operation»(ref-200411-S27771675322005102000000) in HVAC Systems - Automatic
The Air Delivery Description and Operation contains the following topics
- HVAC control components
- Air speed
- Air distribution
- Recirculation operation
- Automatic operation
The Air Temperature Description and Operation contains the following topics
- HVAC control components
- Heating and A/C operation
- Automatic operation
- Engine coolant
- A/C cycle