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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 479 (COMMON SPECS & PROCEDURES)AIR CONDITIONINGMANUAL SYSTEMMANUAL A/C TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Manual A/C Torque Specifications
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Manual A/C Torque Specifications
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MANUAL A/C TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Application | Ft. Lbs (N.m) |
|---|---|
| A/C Compressor Mounting Bolt | 37 (50) |
| A/C Compressor Rear Bracket Bolt | 18 (25) |
| Accumulator to Evaporator Fitting | 21 (28) |
| Compressor Discharge Hose to Condenser Fitting | 21 (28) |
| Compressor Suction/Discharge Hose to Compressor Bolt | 24 (33) |
| Compressor Suction Hose to Accumulator Fitting | 35 (48) |
| Evaporator Tube to Condenser Fitting | 21 (28) |
| Heater Inlet and Outlet Hoses Bracket Bolt | 18 (25) |
| Heater Inlet Hose Fitting at Intake Manifold | 17 (24) |
| Heater Outlet Hose Bracket Bolt | 18 (25) |
| INCH Lbs. (N.m) | |
| A/C Compressor Cycling Switch | 44 (5) |
| A/C Evaporator and Blower Module Shield Screws | 19 (2.2) |
| A/C Refrigerant Pressure Sensor | 42 (5) |
| Accumulator Clamp Screw | 88 (10) |
| Actuator Retaining Screw (All) | 17 (2) |
| Air Distributor Duct Mounting Screw | 17 (2) |
| Air Inlet Assembly Mounting Stud | 40 (5) |
| Air Outlet Assembly Retaining Screw | 22 (3) |
| Air Temperature Actuator Retaining Screw | 17 (2) |
| Blower Assembly Mounting Nut (RPO C42) | 40 (6) |
| Blower Assembly Mounting Screw (RPO C42) | 40 (6) |
| Blower Assembly Mounting Stud (RPO C42) | 40 (6) |
| Blower Motor Access Cover Screw (RPO C60 and C68) | 22 (3) |
| Blower Motor and Fan Assembly Mounting Screw | 17 (2) |
| Blower Motor Relay Bracket Mounting Screw | 17 (2) |
| Blower Motor Resistor Mounting Screw | 17 (2) |
| Body Harness Connector Support Bracket Mounting Nuts | 80 (9) |
| Compressor Pressure Relief Valve | 80 (9) |
| Condenser Insulator Retaining Screw | 17 (2) |
| Evaporator Case Section to Blower Case Section Retaining Screw | 17 (2) |
| Evaporator Tube Clip Screw | 17 (2) |
| Floor Air Outlet Mounting Screw | 17 (2) |
| HVAC Control Module Screw | 17 (2) |
| Heater Core Access Cover Screw | 17 (2) |
| Heater/Vent Module Mounting Nut | 40 (6) |
| Heater/Vent Module Mounting Screw | 40 (6) |
| Heater/Vent Module Mounting Stud | 40 (6) |
| Intermediate Bracket Bolts | 88 (10) |
| Knee Bolster Bracket Nuts | 49 (6) |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.