Fastener Tightening Specifications

2013 Volkswagen Jetta GLI, 2.0L Eng VIN 6, Standard TransSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
Component Fastener Size 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 ± 0.2
Condenser attaching screws - 5
Expansion valve bolts - 5
Fluid reservoir - 4.2 ± 0.7
Refrigerant line bolts - 12
Refrigerant lines at compressor bolts - 22 ± 1
Refrigerant lines at hybrid compressor   20 ± 3.0
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
RENDER: 1.0x

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