Torque Specifications

1991 Mercury Tracer Base, 4D Sedan, AutomaticSECTION Torque Specifications
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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
A/C Manifold & Tube Bolt 13-17 (17-23
Compressor Bolts 25-35 (34-47)
Compressor Clutch Hub Nut 10-14 (13-20)
Compressor Head Bolts 18-19 (24.5-26.5)
Compressor Bracket Bolt 31-43 (42-58)
Refrigerant Line/Hose Fitting
Accumulator To Evaporator 26-31 (35-42)
At Compressor 20-26 (26-36)
Condenser To Evaporator 65-70 (88-95)
At Replacement Orifice Tube 65-70 (88-95)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
A/C Cycling Switch
Steel Base 61-15 (7-13)
Plastic Base Hand Tighten
Ambient Temperature Sensor 55-64 (6.2-7.3)
Condenser Bracket Bolts 53-71 (6-8)
Condenser Screws 89-124 (10-14)
Evaporator Housing-To-Dash Panel Screw 71 (8)
Heater Case-To-Dash Panel Nuts 27-44 (3-5)
RENDER: 1.0x

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