GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Table 1: HVAC Fastener Tightening Specifications Table
Table 2: HVAC General Specifications

HVAC Fastener Tightening Specifications Table

Application

N·m

Lb Ft

Lb In

Air Distribution Module Engine Compartment Screw

4

--

35

Air Distribution Module Interior Nut

4

--

35

Blower Motor Housing Screw

4

--

35

Center Console Rear Support Brace Nut

8

--

71

Compressor Hose Bolt

33

24

--

Compressor Hose to Oil Pan Bolt

8

--

71

Compressor Mounting Bolt

49

30

--

Compressor Pressure Relief Valve

15

11

--

Condenser Line Bolt

27

20

--

Condenser Line Threaded Connection

44

33

--

Evaporator Line Extension Bolt

20

15

--

Evaporator Line Screw

5

--

44

Heater Core Inlet and Outlet Pipe Retaining Bracket Screw

5

--

44

I/P Support Brace to Transmission Well Bolt

22

16

--

I/P Support Brace to I/P Bolt

22

16

--

I/P Support Bracket Bolt

22

16

--

Pressure Sensor

7

--

62

Pressure Switch

7

--

62

Rear Air Outlet Duct Screw

4

--

35

Receiver/Dehydrator Bracket Bolt

4

--

35

Receiver/Dehydrator Filter Housing to Block

100

74

--

Thermal Expansion Valve (TXV) Screw

8

--

71

Vacuum Tank Nut

2

--

18

HVAC General Specifications

Application

Metric

US

Internal Lubricant (including A/C Compressor)

Poly-Alkylene Glycol (PAG) Synthetic Refrigerant Oil, GM P/N 12345923 or equivalent

R-134a Capacity

950 g

2 lb 9 oz

Refrigerant Oil System Capacity

250 ml

9 oz

Compressor Replacement - Add ___ of PAG refrigerant oil.

* If less than 30 ml (1 oz) was drained. If more than 30 ml was drained from the compressor, add equal amount.

60 ml*

2 oz*

Receiver/Dehydrator Replacement - Add ___ more PAG refrigerant oil than what was drained from old R/D.

30 ml

1 oz

Evaporator Replacement - Add ___ of PAG refrigerant oil.

90 ml

3 oz

Condenser Replacement - Add ___ of PAG refrigerant oil.

30 ml

1 oz

Seal and Fitting Lubricant

Mineral Base 525 Viscosity Refrigerant Oil