Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Accumulator Bracket Mounting Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Air Inlet Actuator Mounting Screw | 1.6 N.m | 14 lb in |
| Air Outlet Mounting Screw | 1.6 N.m | 14 lb in |
| Blower Motor Relay/Resistor Screws | 1.6 N.m | 14 lb in |
| Blower Motor Insulating Cover | 1.6 N.m | 14 lb in |
| Compressor Bracket Mounting Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Compressor Mounting Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Condenser Mounting Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Evaporator Pipe to Accumulator Nut | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Evaporator Pipe to Condenser Nut | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Evaporator Tube to Evaporator | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Extended Console Mounting Screw | 1.6 N.m | 14 lb in |
| Floor Air Outlet Screws | 1.6 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Heater Core Cover Screws | 9 N.m | 14 lb in |
| Heater Hose Mounting Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Hose to Accumulator Nut | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Hose to Condenser Nut | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| HVAC Module Mounting Nuts | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| HVAC Module Mounting Screws | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| HVAC Module Screws | 1.6 N.m | 14 lb in |
| Mode Actuator Mounting Screw | 1.6 N.m | 14 lb in |
| Negative Battery Cable Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Passenger Compartment Air Filter Access Door Screw | 1.6 N.m | 14 lb in |
| Pressure Cycling Switch | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Refrigerant Hose to Compressor Bolt | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft |
| Temperature Actuator Mounting Screw | 1.6 N.m | 14 lb in |
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Relative Humidity | Ambient Air Temperature | Maximum Low Side Pressure | Engine Speed | Maximum Center Air Outlet Temperature | Maximum High Side Pressure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40% | 26.7°C (80°F) | 220 kPa (32 psi) | 1500 RPM | 10.6°C (51°F) | 1 572 kPa (228 psi) |
| 26.7°C (90°F) | 268 kPa (39 psi) | 10.6°C 59°F | 1 931 kPa (280 psi) | ||
| 37.8°C (100°F) | 308 kPa (44 psi) | 18.9°C (66°F) | 2 075 kPa 301 psi | ||
| 43.3°C (110°F) | 317 kPa (46 psi) | 23.9°C (75°F) | 2 255 kPa (327 psi) | ||
| 48.9°C 1 (120°F) 1 | 310 kPa 1 (45 psi) 1 | 17.2°C 1 (63°F) 1 | 2 530 kPa 1 (367 psi) 1 | ||
| 50% | 21.1°C 2 (70°F) 2 | 193 kPa 2 (28 psi) 2 | 6.1°C 2 (43°F) 2 | 1 103 kPa 2 (160°F) 2 | |
| 70% | 21.1°C (70°F) | 234 kPa (34 psi) | 12.2°C (54°F) | 1 572 kPa (228 psi) | |
| 32.2°C (90°F) | 324 kPa (47 psi) | 18.3°C (65°F) | 2 006 kPa 291 psi | ||
| 80% | 26.7°C (80°F) | 268 kPa 39 psi | 14.4°C 58°F) | 1 731 kPa (251 psi) | |
| 1 Measure these values in MAX A/C with all of the windows closed. 2 The compressor cycles ON and OFF. | |||||
Fastener Tightening Specifications