Fastener Tightening Specifications

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specifications
Metric English
Air Inlet Assembly Screws 1 N.m 9 lb in
Air Outlet Duct Screws 1 N.m 9 lb in
Battery Box to Body Bolts 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Blower Motor Resistor Screws 1 N.m 9 lb in
Blower Motor Screws 1 N.m 9 lb in
Compressor Clutch Nut 26 N.m 19 lb ft
Compressor Hose Assembly to Battery Box Nut (L61) 8 N.m 71 lb in
Compressor Hose Assembly to Compressor Bolt 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Compressor Hose Assembly to Condenser Nut 16 N.m 12 lb ft
Compressor Hose Assembly to TXV Nut (L61) 16 N.m 12 lb ft
Compressor Pressure Relief Valve 10 N.m 89 lb in
Compressor Thermal Protection Switch Retainer Bolt 6 N.m 53 lb in
Compressor to Engine Block Bolts 22 N.m 16 lb ft
CRFM Bracket Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Defrost Actuator to Evaporator Case Screws 1 N.m 9 lb in
Defroster Duct to HVAC Module Nuts 2.5 N.m 22 lb in
Discharge Line Nuts 16 N.m 12 lb ft
Evaporator Case Assembly to Blower Case Assembly Screws 1 N.m 9 lb in
Evaporator Cover Screws 1 N.m 9 lb in
Evaporator Outlet Hose to Air Cleaner Bracket Bolt (L66) 7 N.m 62 lb in
Evaporator Outlet Hose to Compressor Hose Nut (L66) 16 N.m 12 lb ft
Evaporator Outlet Hose to Cowl Nut (L66) 8 N.m 71 lb in
Evaporator Outlet Hose to TXV Nut (L66) 16 N.m 12 lb ft
Evaporator Pipe Cover Screw 1 N.m 9 lb in
Floor Actuator to Evaporator Case Screws 1 N.m 9 lb in
Front of Dash to HVAC Module Seal Nuts 8 N.m 70 lb in
Heater Core Cover Screws 1 N.m 9 lb in
Heater Core Pipe Cover Screw 1 N.m 9 lb in
Heater Core Screws 1 N.m 9 lb in
Heater Duct to Heater Core Cover Screws 2 N.m 18 lb in
Hold Down Bracket and Bolt 6 N.m 53 lb in
HVAC Module to Cross Car Beam Nuts and Bolts 8 N.m 70 lb in
Intermediate Duct Fasteners 2.5 N.m 22 lb in
Liquid Line to Receiver Dehydrator Nut 16 N.m 12 lb ft
Liquid Line to Strut Tower Nut (L61) 5 N.m 44 lb in
Liquid Line to Strut Tower Nut (L66) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Liquid Line to TXV Nut 16 N.m 12 lb ft
Metal Bracket to HVAC Module Screws 2 N.m 18 lb in
Panel Actuator to Evaporator Case Screws 1 N.m 9 lb in
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Housing Nuts 9 N.m 80 lb in
Receiver Dehydrator Bracket Bolt to Body 10 N.m 89 lb in
Receiver Dehydrator to Condenser Nut 16 N.m 12 lb ft
Recirc Assembly Screws 1 N.m 9 lb in
Refrigerant Low Temperature Sensor Bolt to TXV 5 N.m 45 lb in
Refrigerant Pressure Sensor to Compressor Hose Assembly 10 N.m 89 lb in
TXV Backing Plate Bolts 9 N.m 80 lb in
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