Torque Specifications

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Sunfire and 2002 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Accumulator Fittings 26 (35)
Compressor Hose Assembly Bolt 24 (33)
Compressor-To-Condenser Hose Assembly Nut 12 (16)
Compressor Mounting Bolts (Front, 2.2L) 33 (45)
Compressor Mounting Bolts (Rear, 2.2L) 45 (61)
Compressor Mounting Bolts (Upper, 2.4L) 37 (50)
Compressor Mounting Bolts (Aluminum 2.2L) 16 (22)
Compressor Bracket Bolts (2.2L) 37 (50)
Compressor-To-Oil Pan Bolts (2.4L) 37 (50)
Compressor Oil Drain Bolt (2.2L - Cast Iron & 2.4L) 16 (22)
Compressor Oil Drain Bolt (2.2L - Aluminum) 12 (16)
Condenser Fittings 12 (16)
Evaporator Tube-To-Evaporator Core Fitting Nut 18 (24)
Evaporator Tube Fitting Nut 18 (24)
Heater Pipe Bolt & Nut 18 (24)
Strut Mounting Bolt 49 (66)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Accumulator Bracket Bolt 44 (5)
Accumulator Bracket Nut 89 (10)
Accumulator Retaining Clamp Bolt 71 (8)
A/C Pressure Sensor 44 (5)
Blower Motor Screws 44 (5)
Blower Motor Resistor Screw 9 (1)
Condenser-To-Radiator Screws 36 (4)
Evaporator Clamp Screw 9 (1)
Evaporator Core Bracket Screw 9 (1)
Heater Core Component Screws 9 (1)
HVAC Control Screw 18 (2)
HVAC Housing Screws 9 (1)
Mode/Defrost Door Cover Screw 9 (1)
Refrigerant Filter Nuts 133 (15)
Surge Tank Mounting Bolt 89 (10)
Temperature Cable Clip Screw 18 (2)
Vacuum Harness Clip Screw 9 (1)
Vacuum Tank Screw 18 (2)
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