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A/C Torque Specifications

A/C TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Refrigerant Filter Retaining Nuts 11 (15)
Accumulator Clamp Bolt 8 (10)
Auxiliary A/C Tubes At Auxiliary HVAC Module 12 (16)
Auxiliary Evaporator Tube-To-TXV Nut 21 (28)
Auxiliary HVAC Module A/C Line Nut 12 (16)
Compressor Bracket Mounting Bolts 37 (50)
Compressor Clutch Plate Retaining Bolt 13 (18)
Compressor Discharge Hose Nut At Compressor 12 (16)
Compressor Hose Bolt-To-Compressor (L18 Harrison) 25 (34)
Compressor Mounting Bolts (L18 Harrison) 37 (50)
Compressor Mounting Bolts (LR4, LM7, LQ4 Denso) 37 (50)
Compressor Suction/Discharge Hose Bolt 25 (34)
Compressor Suction Hose Nut-To-Accumulator 12 (16)
Compressor Suction Hose-To-Accumulator 30 (41)
Discharge Hose Mounting Bolt (LR4, LM7 & LQ4 Denso) 12 (16)
Evaporator Tube Fitting At Orifice 18 (25)
Evaporator Tube Nut At Condenser 12 (16)
Evaporator Tube Nut At Evaporator 12 (16)
Evaporator Tube-To-Auxiliary A/C Tube 12 (16)
Heater Hose Outlet Mounting Nut & Bolt 18 (25)
Suction Hose Mounting Bolt (LR4, LM7 & LQ4 Denso) 12 (16)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
A/C High Pressure Recirculation Switch 53 (6)
A/C Low Pressure Switch 53 (6)
Accumulator Bracket Nut 80 (9)
Air Distribution Duct Screws 14 (1.6)
Air Outlet Mounting Screw 14 (1.6)
Air Temperature Actuator Mounting Screw 14 (1.6)
Auxiliary HVAC Module Mounting Nuts-To-Vehicle 80 (9)
Auxiliary Air Temperature Actuator Screws 14 (1.6)
Auxiliary Blower Motor Processor Screws 14 (1.6)
Auxiliary HVAC Control Module Screws 14 (1.6)
Auxiliary Mode Actuator Screws 14 (1.6)
Blower Motor Control Processor Screws 14 (1.6)
Blower Motor Insulating Cover Screw 14 (1.6)
Blower Motor Relay/Resistor Screw 14 (1.6)
Center Console Duct Screws 14 (1.6)
Compressor Clutch Coil Connector Retaining Bracket Screw 80 (9)
Condenser Upper Insulator Retainer Bolts 21 (2.4)
Filter Access Door Screw 14 (1.6)
Floor Air Outlet Duct Screw 14 (1.6)
Heater A/C Auxiliary Tubes Retaining Nuts 62 (7)
Heater Core Cover Screws 14 (1.6)
Heater/Ventilation Module Mounting Nuts 80 (9)
Heater/Ventilation Module Mounting Screws 35 (4)
Heater Ventilation Module Screws 14 (1.6)
HVAC Control Module Screws 17 (1.9)
Insulator Retainers & Bolts 21 (2.4)
Left Air Temperature Actuator Screws 18 (2.0)
Mode Actuator Mounting Screw 14 (1.6)
Overhead Console Screw 18 (2)
Pressure Relief Valve 80 (9)
Recirculation Actuator Mounting Screw 14 (1.6)
Right Air Temperature Actuator Screws 18 (2.0)