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.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2010 Saturn Vue XE, 3.5 NSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Chevrolet Malibu. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Air Inlet Assembly Screw | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Air Outlet Duct Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Blower Motor Resistor Screw | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Blower Motor Screw | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Center Floor Air Duct Screw | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Compressor Clutch Drive Plate Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Compressor Drain Plug | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Compressor Hose Bracket Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Compressor Hose to Compressor Nut | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Compressor Hose to Compressor Stud | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Compressor Mounting Bolt LE5, LAT | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Compressor Mounting Bolt LZ4, LZE, LY7 | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Compressor Mounting Nut LZ4, LZE, LY7 | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Compressor Pressure Relief Valve | 8 N.m | 70 lb in |
| Condenser Mounting Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Heater Core Cover Screw | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| HVAC Module Assembly Mounting Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| HVAC Module Case Screw | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Liquid Line and Compressor Hose to Condenser Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Liquid Line and Suction Hose to TXV Nut | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Liquid Line Bracket Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Mode Valve Assembly Screw | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Refrigerant Pressure Sensor | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Service Port Valve Core | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Side Window Defogger Duct Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| TXV Screw | 7 N.m | 62 lb in |
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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.