FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
| Component | Fastener Size | Nm |
|---|---|---|
| A/C Compressor Mounting Bolts | M8X100 | 25 ± 2 |
| A/C Compressor Auxiliary Component Bracket to Engine | ||
| 2.0L FSI | M10x45 | 52 |
| 2.0L Turbo FSI | 40 | |
| 3.2L | 25 | |
| Cable Bracket Screw (1) | 4.5 ± 0.7 | |
| Cable Bracket Screw (2) | 4 ± 0.7 | |
| Condenser to Radiator | 5 | |
| Expansion Valve | 5 | |
| Fluid Reservoir With Dryer Cartridge | 4.2 ± 0.7 | |
| Heater and A/C Housing Bolts (3) | 9 ± 1.3 | |
| High Pressure Sensor | 8 ± 1 | |
| Refrigerant Lines to A/C Compressor | 22 ± 1 | |
| Refrigerant Lines to Condenser | 12 ± 1.8 | |
| Refrigerant Line Bracket to Condenser | 5 | |
| Refrigerant Lines to Expansion Valve | 10 ± 1 | |
| (1) For bolt tightening clarification, refer to HEATING AND A/C UNIT and see item -1- (2) For bolt tightening clarification, refer to HEATING AND A/C UNIT and see item -2- (3) For bolt tightening clarification, refer to HEATING AND A/C UNIT and see items -7, 10, 12 | ||
| (1) | For bolt tightening clarification, refer to HEATING AND A/C UNIT and see item -1 |
| (2) | For bolt tightening clarification, refer to HEATING AND A/C UNIT and see item -2 |
| (3) | For bolt tightening clarification, refer to HEATING AND A/C UNIT and see items -7, 10, 12 |
3.2L Auxiliary Component Tightening Sequence
Scheme 41
Note. Bolts -1- and -2- are fitting bolts.
Tighten the bolts hand-tight in the following sequence: 1 through 5.
Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm in the following sequence: 1 through 5.
AUXILIARY COMPONENT TIGHTENING SEQUENCE
Note. Bolts -1- and -2- are fitting bolts.
Tighten the bolts hand-tight in the following sequence: 1 through 5.
Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm in the following sequence: 1 through 5.