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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2003WINDSTAR BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1246 (HVAC AUXILIARY CONTROL SYSTEM - (HYBRID))SPECIFICATIONSTORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
2003 Ford Windstar Base
Torque Specifications
2003 Ford Windstar BaseSECTION Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Mariner and 2006 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Description | Nm | lb-ft | lb-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| A/C (peanut) fitting nuts | 8 | - | 71 |
| Auxiliary climate control upper housing nuts | 7 | - | 62 |
| Auxiliary climate control housing bolts | 7 | - | 62 |
| Auxiliary evaporator line fitting nuts | 8 | - | 71 |
| Front auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet line bracket bolt | 6 | - | 53 |
| Rear auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet line bracket bolt | 6 | - | 53 |
| Rear auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet lint 3/8-inch tube-O fitting | 10 | - | 89 |
| Rear auxiliary evaporator outlet and inlet lint 5/8-inch tube-O fitting | 37 | 27 | - |
| Auxiliary air inlet mode door actuator screws | 2 | - | 18 |
| Battery zone valve fitting nuts | 17 | 13 | - |
| Battery zone valve screws | 2 | - | 18 |
| Thermostatic expansion valve nut | 11 | 8 | - |
| Thermostatic expansion valve bolt | 8 | - | 71 |
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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.