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 Refrigerant Filter Flare Nut 11 (15)
Accumulator Hose Fitting-To-Accumulator 30 (41)
Accumulator Hose-To-Evaporator Retaining Bolt 12 (16)
Compressor Drain Plug 15 (20)
Compressor Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt 37 (50)
Compressor Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 18 (25)
Compressor Hose-To-Accumulator Retaining Bolt 15 (20)
Compressor Hose-To-Compressor Retaining Bolt 19 (26)
Compressor Hose-To-Condenser Fitting Nut 17 (24)
Compressor Mounting Bolts 30 (40)
Compressor Mounting Bracket Bolt 37 (50)
Compressor Mounting Nut 30 (40)
Compressor Shaft Nut 13 (17)
Front Evaporator Tube-To-Condenser Retaining Bolt 20 (27)
Front Evaporator Tube-To-Rear Evaporator Tube Retaining Bolt 18 (25)
Heater Pipe Assembly Retaining Bolt 12 (16)
Negative Battery Cable Bolt 11 (15)
INCH Lbs. (N.m) 
Accumulator Bracket Clamp Bolt 89 (10)
Accumulator Bracket Mounting Nuts 89 (10)
Blower Motor Control Module Retaining Screws 14 (1.6)
Blower Motor Control Processor Retaining Screws 14 (1.6)
Blower Motor Resistor Retaining Screws 14 (1.6)
Blower Motor Retaining Screws 15 (1.7)
Compressor Mounting Stud 80 (9)
Compressor Pressure Relief Valve 80 (9)
Defroster Duct Retaining Screws 89 (10)
Floor Air Outlet Duct Retaining Screws 14 (1.6)
Heater Core Cover Retaining Screws 14 (1.6)
Heater Core Outlet Cover Retaining Screws 14 (1.6)
Heater Core Pipe Retainer Clamp Screw 14 (1.6)
Heater Core Retaining Clamp Screw 14 (1.6)
Heater Pipe Bracket Retaining Nut 89 (10)
HVAC Control Module Retaining Screws 17 (1.9)
HVAC Module Case Half Screws 14 (1.6)
HVAC Module Retaining & Sealing Nuts 89 (10)
HVAC Module Retaining Bolts 89 (10)
Ignition Switch Retaining Bolts 49 (5.5)
IPC-To-Steering Column Bracket Retaining Screws 31 (3.5)
Refrigerant Pressure Sensor 42 (4.75)
Temperature Actuator Retaining Screws 13 (1.5)
Vacuum Control Solenoid Valve Retaining Screws 13 (1.5)
Vacuum Tank Retaining Screws 31 (3.5)
Valve Core 97 (11)
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