Fastener Tightening Specifications

1999 Chevrolet Pickup C2500, 2D Pickup, 6.5 F, StandardSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

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