Fastener Tightening Specifications

2012 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 4D Sedan, Standard TransSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Component Nm
A/C Compressor Bolts 25
Climatic
Heating and A/C Unit Bracket -Item 3- Screws (1) 4
Heating and A/C Unit Bracket -Items 5, 11- Screws (2) 8
Climatronic
Heating and A/C Unit Bracket -Item 3- Screws (3) 4
Heating and A/C Unit Bracket -Items 5, 11- Screws (4) 8
Climatronic Control Module 1.5 Β± 0.2
Condenser Attaching Screws 5
Expansion Valve Bolts 5
Fluid Reservoir 4.2 Β± 0.7
Refrigerant Line Bolts 12
Refrigerant Line at Compressor Bolts 22 Β± 1
Generator and A/C Compressor Sub-assembly Bracket Bolts (BRM) 50
Generator and A/C Compressor Sub-assembly Bracket Bolts (BGP and BGQ) 25
Generator and A/C Compressor Sub-assembly Bracket Bolts (BPY) 40
(1) For bolt tightening clarification, refer to items -1, 2- in list under: HEATING AND A/C UNIT, CLIMATICΒ 
(2) For bolt tightening clarification, refer to items -6, 10, 12- in list under: HEATING AND A/C UNIT, CLIMATICΒ 
(3) For bolt tightening clarification, refer to items -1, 2- in list under: HEATING AND A/C UNIT, CLIMATRONICΒ 
(4) For bolt tightening clarification, refer to items -6, 10, 12- in list under: HEATING AND A/C UNIT, CLIMATRONICΒ 
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