Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Air Distributor Housing to Dash Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Air Duct Brace Bolt - Left | 13 N.m | 113 lb in |
| Air Duct Brace Bolt - Right | 13 N.m | 113 lb in |
| Air Filter Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Air Filter Cover Bolt | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Block Connector Bolt | 7 N.m | 62 lb in |
| Blower Motor Bolt | 6 N.m | 63 lb in |
| Center Console Bracket Bolt - right | 13 N.m | 113 lb in |
| Center Instrument Panel (I/P) Bracket Bolt | 13 N.m | 113 lb in |
| Clutch Coil Bolt | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Compressor Clutch Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Compressor Hose Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Compressor to Main Bracket Bolt | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Condensation Drain Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Condenser Bolt | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Drain Hose Nut | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Drain Hose to Dash Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Engine Splash Shield Bolt | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Evaporator Cover Bolt | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Evaporator Hose Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Expansion Valve Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Heater Core Cover Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Heater Fan Motor Bolt | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| High Pressure Relief Valve | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| I/P Compartment Bolt | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| I/P Padding Bolt | 3 N.m | 26 lb in |
| I/P Tie Bar Bolt | 13 N.m | 113 lb in |
| Pressure Sensor | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Pressure Sensor to Condenser | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Recirculating Air Valve Housing Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Recirculating Air Valve Housing Grille Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Refrigerant Lines to Condenser Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Sealing Ring Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Service Port Valve Core | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Windshield Wiper Arm Nut | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Wiper Arm Nut | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Wiper Arm to Shaft Nut | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Wiring Harness Plug Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb 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 | 150 ml | 5.0 oz |
| Compressor Replacement | 75 ml 1 | 2.5 oz 1 |
| Condenser Replacement | 22 ml 1 | 0.75 oz 1 |
| Evaporator Replacement | 22 ml 1 | 0.75 oz 1 |
| Abrupt Refrigerant Loss | 60 ml 2 | 2.0 oz 2 |
| Refrigerant Charge, R134a | 0.45 kg | 1.0 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
Begin the system diagnosis with Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle . The Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle will provide the following information
- The identification of the control modules which are not communicating.
- The identification of any stored diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) and their status.
The use of the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle will identify the correct procedures to begin vehicle diagnosis. These must be performed before system DTC or symptom diagnosis.