Manual A/C Torque Specifications

2004 Oldsmobile Bravada AWDSECTION 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)
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