Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| A/C Compressor Pressure Relief Valve | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| A/C High Pressure Switch | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| A/C Low Pressure Switch | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| A/C Refrigerant Filter Nuts | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft |
| Accumulator Bracket Screw | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Accumulator Tube Fitting | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Air Distribution Duct Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Air Outlet Duct Screws-All | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Blower Motor Resistor Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Blower Motor Screws | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Compressor Hose Assembly to Accumulator Nut | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Compressor Hose Assembly to Condenser Nut | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Compressor Hose Fitting Bolt | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Compressor Mounting Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Condenser Bracket Bolt to Radiator Support Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Condenser to Mounting Bracket Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Condenser Tube Clamp Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Evaporator and Blower Module Assembly Cover Screws | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Evaporator and Blower Module Assembly Nuts | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Evaporator Inlet Tube Bracket Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Evaporator Inlet Tube to Evaporator Nut | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Evaporator Outlet Pipe to Evaporator Nut | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Heater Assembly Nuts | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Heater Core Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| I/P Retaining Screws | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Windshield Defrost Duct Nuts | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Windshield Defrost Duct Screws | 4 N.m | 35 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 | ||
| Accumulator Replacement* | 60 ml* | 2 oz* |
| The Denso service compressor is precharged with 240 ml (8oz) of PAG oil. | ||
| Accumulator Replacement | 60 ml 1 | 2 oz 1 |
| *Add the same amount of PAG oil drained from the failed accumulator, plus the specified ammount. | ||
| Condenser Replacement | 30 ml 1 | 1 oz 1 |
| Evaporator Replacement | 90 ml 1 | 3 oz 1 |
| Evaporator, Rear Replacement | 90 ml 1 | 3 oz 1 |
| Total System PAG Oil Capacity | 240 ml | 8 oz |
| Total System PAG Oil Capacity with Rear A/C | 330 ml | 11 oz |
| Refrigerant Charge | 0.91 kg | 2.0 lb |
| Refrigerant Charge with Rear A/C | 1.59 kg | 3.0 lb |
Refrigerant System Capacities
The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) system is divided into two separate sections. The first, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, has all procedures that pertain to a HVAC component or function that is not specifically associated with the manual control system. The second, HVAC Systems - Manual, has all procedures specific to the manual control system.
Begin the system diagnosis with the Symptoms - HVAC Systems - Manual in HVAC Systems - Manual.
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-186647-S10788847852005083000000) in HVAC Systems - Manual
- «Air Temperature Description and Operation»(ref-186647-S07761223012005083000000) in HVAC Systems - Manual
The Air Delivery Description and Operation contains the following topics
- HVAC Control Components
- Air Speed
- Auxiliary Air Speed
- Air Distribution
- Auxiliary Air Delivery
- Recirculation Operation
The Air temperature Description and Operation contains the following topics
- HVAC Control Components
- Heating and A/C Operation
- Auxiliary Heating
- Engine Coolant
- A/C Cycle