Auto A/C Torque Specifications

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Auto A/C Torque Specifications
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AUTO A/C TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor Hose Accumulator Nut 12 (16)
A/C Compressor Hose Condenser Nut 12 (16)
A/C Compressor Hose Nut to A/C Compressor 24 (33)
A/C Compressor Lower Bolt (3.1L) 22 (30)
A/C Compressor Upper Bolts (3.1L) 37 (50)
Condenser Tube Block Fitting Nut 20 (27)
Evaporator Block Fitting Bolt 12 (16)
Evaporator Inlet Tube Nut 20 (27)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
A/C Compressor Pressure Relief Valve 80 (9)
A/C Refrigerant Filter Flare Nut 11 (15)
A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor 41 (4.7)
Accumulator Bracket Clamp & Retaining Bolt 36 (4)
Accumulator Hose Nut 12 (16)
Air Distributor Cover Retaining Screw 13 (1.5)
Air Distributor Duct Screw 13 (1.5)
Air Duct Bolt 89 (10)
Air Duct Center Screw 16 (1.8)
Air Inlet Housing Retaining Screw 14 (1.6)
Air Temperature Actuator Screw 13 (1.5)
Aspirator Mounting Screw 12 (1.4)
Blower Motor Resistor Screw 13 (1.5)
Blower Motor Screw 12 (1.3)
Defroster Duct Screw 13 (1.5)
Heater Core Cover Screw 13 (1.5)
Heater Core Support Bracket Nut 40 (4.5)
Heater Inlet and Outlet Pipe Adapter Bolt 53 (6)
Heater Inlet Pipe Nut 62 (7)
HVAC Control Module Screw 18 (2)
HVAC Module Assembly Nut 89 (10)
HVAC Module Assembly Upper Mounting Screw 14 (1.6)
Instrument Panel Screw 18(2)
Recirculation Housing Screw 13 (1.5)
Service Port Valve Core 106 (12)
Vacuum Control Assembly Screw 13 (1.5)
Vacuum Tank Screw 13 (1.5)
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