Manual A/C Torque Specifications
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MANUAL A/C TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs. (N.m) |
|---|---|
| A/C Compressor Mounting Bolts | 37 (50) |
| A/C Compressor Shaft Nut | 13 (17.5) |
| A/C Refrigerant Filter Retaining Nuts | 11 (15) |
| Accumulator-To-Evaporator Fitting | 21 (28) |
| Compressor Discharge Hose-To-Condenser Fitting | 21 (28) |
| Compressor Suction/Discharge Hose-To-Compressor Bolt | 24 (33) |
| Compressor Suction Hose-To-Accumulator Fitting | 35 (48) |
| Evaporator Tube-To-Evaporator Fitting | 21 (28) |
| Heater Inlet Hose Fitting At Intake Manifold | 17 (24) |
| Heater Inlet & Outlet Hoses Bracket Bolt-To-Generator (4.3L) | 18 (25) |
| Heater Inlet & Outlet Hoses Bracket Bolt-To-Generator Mounting Bracket | 37 (50) |
| Throttle Control Cable Bracket Nut | 8.9 (12) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | |
| A/C Compressor Low Pressure Switch | 44 (5) |
| Accumulator Clamp Screw/Bolt | 88 (10) |
| Air Distributor Duct Mounting Screw/Bolt | 17 (1.9) |
| Air Inlet Assembly Mounting Stud | 40 (4.5) |
| Air Temperature Actuator Mounting Screws | 17 (1.9) |
| Blower Assembly Mounting Screw/Bolt/Stud | 40 (4.5) |
| Blower Motor Access Cover Screw/Bolt (Except Utility) | 22 (2.5) |
| Blower Motor Access Cover Screw/Bolt (Utility Only) | 17 (1.9) |
| Blower Motor Mounting Bolts | 40 (4.5) |
| Blower Motor Relay Bracket Mounting Screw/Bolt | 17 (1.9) |
| Blower Motor Resistor Mounting Screw/Bolt | 17 (1.9) |
| Body Harness Connector (C203) Support Bracket Mounting Nuts | 80 (9) |
| Condenser Insulator Retaining Screw/Bolt | 17 (1.9) |
| Compressor Pressure Relief Valve | 80 (9) |
| Electric Actuator (Temperature) Retaining Screw/Bolt | 17 (1.9) |
| Evaporator & Blower Module Heat Shield Mounting Screw/Bolt (Utility Only) | 19 (2.2) |
| Evaporator & Blower Module Mounting Nut | 40 (4.5) |
| Evaporator & Blower Module Mounting Screw/Bolt | 40 (4.5) |
| Evaporator Case Section-To-Blower Case Section Retaining Screw/Bolt | 17 (1.9) |
| Evaporator Tube Clip Screw/Bolt | 17 (1.9) |
| Floor Air Outlet Mounting Screw/Bolt (Pickup Only) | 17 (1.9) |
| Heater Core Access Cover Screws | 17 (1.9) |
| Heater/Vent Module Mounting Nut | 40 (4.5) |
| Heater/Vent Module Mounting Screw/Bolt | 40 (4.5) |
| HVAC Control Assembly Mounting Screw/Bolt (C42 & C60) | 17 (1.9) |
| Intermediate Bracket Bolts | 88 (10) |
| Knee Bolster Bracket Nut | 49 (5.5) |
| Vacuum Control Assembly Retaining Screws | 18 (2) |