Torque Specifications

1996 Audi A4 Base, StandardSECTION Torque Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Compressor Bolts 18 (25)
A/C Compressor Bracket Bolts 18 (25)
A/C Compressor High Pressure Connection 22 (30)
A/C Compressor Low-Pressure Connection 30 (40)
Accumulator Lines 30 (40)
Belt Tensioner (4-Cylinder) (1) 15 (20)
Condenser
Inlet Line 22 (30)
Outlet Line 11 (15)
Refrigerant Line Clamp Bolt 11 (15)
Steering Wheel Nut 30 (40)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
A/C Compressor Speed Sensor 44 (5)
A/C-Heater Control Panel 44 (5)
Air Bag Module Screws 53 (6)
Center Console Bolts 44 (5)
Center Console Nut
Front 31 (3.5)
Rear 89 (10)
Center Instrument Panel Trim Screws 31 (3.5)
Compressor Drain Plug 89 (10)
High-Pressure Cut-Out Switch (2) 44 (5)
High-Pressure Relief Valve 89 (10)
High Pressure Switch (2) 44 (5)
Low-Pressure Switch (2) 44 (5)
Stowage Compartment Screws 44 (5)
(1) Rotate adjusting bolt clockwise using 18 ft. lbs. (25 N.m) torque and tighten tensioner bolts.
(2) High pressure switch, high-pressure cut-out switch, and low-pressure switch may be removed without discharging A/C system.
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