Manual A/C Torque Specifications

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION Manual A/C Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
MANUAL A/C TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor Lower Bolt (3.1L) 37 (50)
A/C Compressor Bracket Lower Bolt (3.8L) 37 (50)
A/C Compressor Bracket Upper Bolt (3.8L) 37 (50)
A/C Compressor Front Nuts (3.8L) 74 (100)
A/C Compressor Hose-To-A/C Compressor Nut/Bolt 24 (33)
A/C Compressor Hose-To-A/C Condenser Nut 12 (16)
A/C Compressor Hose-To-Accumulator Nut 12 (16)
Evaporator Core Block Fitting Bolt 12 (16)
Liquid Line At Block Fitting Bolt 12 (16)
Liquid Line Nut At Condenser 20 (27)
Liquid Line Nut At Orifice 20 (27)
Suction Hose At Block Fitting Bolt 12 (16)
Suction Hose Nut At Accumulator 35 (47)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
A/C Compressor Pressure Relief Valve 80 (9)
A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor 41 (4.7)
Accumulator Bracket Bolt 36 (4)
Air Distributor Case Cover Screws 13 (1.5)
Air Duct Bolts 89 (10)
Air Duct Center Screw 16 (1.8)
Air Temperature Actuator Screw 13 (1.5)
Blower Motor Bolts 12 (1.3)
Blower Motor Resistor Bolts 13 (1.5)
Heater Core Cover Screws 13 (1.5)
Heater Core Line Clamp Screw 13 (1.5)
Heater Core Mounting Clip Screw 13 (1.5)
Heater Core Outlet Cover Screws 13 (1.5)
Heater Hose Support Bracket Nut (3.8L) 40 (4.5)
Heater Inlet Pipe Adapter Bolt (3.8L) 62 (7)
Heater Inlet Pipe Nut (3.1L) 62 (7)
Heater Outlet Pipe Adapter Bolt (3.8L) 62 (7)
HVAC Control Module Screw 18 (2)
HVAC Module-To-Dash Bolts/Nuts 89 (10)
HVAC Module Upper Case Screws 13 (1.5)
Instrument Panel Compartment Screw 18 (2)
Recirculation Housing Screws 13 (1.5)
Service Valve 106 (12)
Vacuum Tank Screws 13 (1.5)
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