Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2009 Ford Taurus SEFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Torque Specifications Table
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Mercury Sable, 2008 Ford Taurus X, and 2008 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS TABLE
| Description | Nm | lb-ft | lb-in |
|---|---|---|---|
| A/C compressor bolts | 25 | 18 | - |
| A/C compressor fitting nuts (suction and discharge) | 15 | 11 | - |
| A/C compressor mounting stud | 9 | - | 80 |
| A/C compressor nut | 25 | 18 | - |
| A/C compressor pressure relief valve | 10 | - | 89 |
| A/C clutch disc and hub bolt | 14 | 10 | - |
| Auxiliary evaporator inlet line fitting nut | 15 | 11 | - |
| Auxiliary evaporator outlet line fitting nut | 15 | 11 | - |
| Condenser bolts | 6 | - | 53 |
| Condenser fitting nuts (inlet and outlet) | 15 | 11 | - |
| Cross-vehicle beam nuts | 30 | 22 | - |
| Evaporator inlet line fitting nut | 15 | 11 | - |
| Evaporator outlet line fitting nut | 15 | 11 | - |
| Heater core and evaporator core housing bolts | 9 | - | 80 |
| High-pressure Schrader-type valve | 2.5 | - | 22 |
| High-pressure service gauge port valve cap | 0.8 | - | 7 |
| Low-pressure Schrader-type valve | 1.8 | - | 16 |
| Low-pressure service gauge port valve cap | 0.8 | - | 7 |
| Receiver/drier outlet fitting nut | 15 | 11 | - |
| Roll restrictor bracket bolt | 48 | 35 | - |
| Thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) bolts | 8 | - | 71 |
| TXV fitting bolt | 8 | - | 71 |
| TXV manifold and tube bracket bolt | 9 | - | 80 |
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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.