Fastener Tightening Specifications

2001 Chevrolet S10 Pickup 2D Pickup, 2.2 5, AutomaticSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
A/C Refrigerant Filter Flare Nut 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Accumulator Bracket Clamp Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Accumulator Bracket Mounting Nuts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Accumulator Hose Fitting to Accumulator 41 N.m 30 lb ft
Accumulator Hose to Evaporator Retaining Bolt 16 N.m 12 lb ft
Blower Motor Resistor Retaining Screws 1.6 N.m 14 lb in
Blower Motor Retaining Screws 1.7 N.m 15 lb in
Compressor Drain Plug 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Compressor Drive Belt Idler Pulley Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Compressor Drive Belt Tensioner Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Compressor Hose to Accumulator Retaining Bolt 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Compressor Hose to Compressor Retaining Bolt 26 N.m 19 lb ft
Compressor Hose to Condenser Fitting Nut 24 N.m 17 lb ft
Compressor Mounting Bolts 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Compressor Mounting Bracket Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Compressor Mounting Nut 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Compressor Mounting Stud 9 N.m 80 lb in
Compressor Pressure Relief Valve 9 N.m 80 lb in
Compressor Shaft Nut 17.5 N.m 13 lb ft
Defroster Duct Retaining Screws 10 N.m 89 lb in
Floor Air Outlet Duct Retaining Screws 1.6 N.m 14 lb in
Front Evaporator Tube to Condenser Retaining Bolt 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Front Evaporator Tube to Rear Evaporator Tube Retaining Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Heater Core Cover Retaining Screws 1.6 N.m 14 lb in
Heater Core Outlet Cover Retaining Screws 1.6 N.m 14 lb in
Heater Core Pipe Retainer Clamp Screw 1.6 N.m 14 lb in
Heater Core Retaining Clamp Screw 1.6 N.m 14 lb in
Heater Pipe Assembly Retaining Bolt 16 N.m 12 lb ft
Heater Pipe Bracket Retaining Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
HVAC Module Case Half Screws 1.6 N.m 14 lb in
HVAC Module Retaining and Sealing Nuts 10 N.m 89 lb in
HVAC Module Retaining Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Ignition Switch Retaining Bolts 5.5 N.m 49 lb in
IPC to Steering Column Bracket Retaining Screws 3.5 N.m 31 lb in
Negative Battery Cable Bolt 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Refrigerant Pressure Sensor 4.75 N.m 42 lb in
Temperature Actuator Retaining Screws 1.5 N.m 13 lb in
Vacuum Tank Retaining Screws 3.5 N.m 31 lb in
Valve Core 11 N.m 97 lb in
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