Torque Specifications - Thermal Management

Table 1. Torque Specifications: A/C Line - Supermanifold to HVAC (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line to the HVAC assembly
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Nut that attaches the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line to the supermanifold
27 Nm (19.9 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 2. Torque Specifications: Active Grille Shutter (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
LH and RH bolts (x2) that attach the cooling fan module assembly to the front end carrier
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Universal Joint 1/4in
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
Reuse
Table 3. Torque Specifications: Active Grille Shutter (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
12V negative terminal nut
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 4 in extension
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the lower LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the ankle catcher
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 8 mm 12-point deep socket
  • 8 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench (for installation only)
Reuse
Table 4. Torque Specifications: Bracket - Compressor (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the ground strap to the A/C compressor
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts that attach the A/C compressor assembly to the strut tower brace
31 Nm (22.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts that attach the A/C compressor bracket to the A/C compressor
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 5. Torque Specifications: Check Valve - Cabin Condenser (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the A/C line to the supermanifold.
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 6. Torque Specifications: Clean Radiator
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the 12V negative terminal to the vehicle
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the lower LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the ankle catcher
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 8 mm 12-point deep socket
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the radiator to the condenser assembly
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 5.5 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 7. Torque Specifications: Compressor (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the low pressure pipe to the A/C compressor
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Nut that attaches the high pressure pipe to the A/C compressor
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 8. Torque Specifications: Coolant Bottle (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the side of the coolant bottle to the supermanifold
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Screw that attaches the front of the coolant bottle to the supermanifold
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 10 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 9. Torque Specifications: Coolant Pump - Powertrain (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the powertrain coolant pump to the supermanifold
1.8 Nm (1.3 lbs-ft)
  • T20 socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Table 10. Torque Specifications:Cooling Fan Module Isolator Kit - Air Conditioning Condenser (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the lower LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the ankle catcher
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Replace
Bolts that attach the upper cooling fan module isolator to the reinforcement bracket.
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Replace
Bolts that attach the underhood storage unit reinforcement bracket to the cooling fan
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Table 11. Torque Specifications: Liquid Cooled Condenser (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace).
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Fasteners (x4) that attach the liquid cooled condenser to Supermanifold
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • 10 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 12. Torque Specifications: Module - Cooling Fan (Heat Pump) (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the underhood storage unit reinforcement bracket to the cooling fan
16 Nm (11.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Bolts that attach the lower LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the ankle catcher
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 13. Torque Specifications: Desiccant (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Accumulator dust cap Hand-tight
  • Torx T30 socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
Table 14. Torque Specifications: Sensor - Pressure and Temperature (PT) - High Pressure (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
High Pressure Pressure and Temperature Sensor
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • GEN 2 P/T SENSOR SOCKET, 24 MM
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
N/A
  • Only use the special socket to remove and install this sensor
  • The sensor screws directly into the supermanifold.
Bolt that attaches the supermanifold-to-compressor A/C line to the supermanifold
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 15. Torque Specifications: Sensor - Subcool - Pressure and Temperature (PT) - High Pressure (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
High Pressure and Temperature Subcool Sensor
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 1565836-00-A - GEN 1 P/T SENSOR SOCKET, 21MM
  • 1600833-00-A - GEN 2 P/T SENSOR SOCKET, 24MM
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
N/A
  • Only use the special socket to remove and install this sensor
  • The sensor screws directly into the supermanifold.
Bolt that attaches the supermanifold-to-compressor A/C line to the supermanifold.
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 16. Torque Specifications: Sensor - Pressure and Temperature (PT) - Low Pressure (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Low Pressure and Temperature Sensor
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 1565836-00-A - GEN 1 P/T SENSOR SOCKET, 21MM
  • 1600833-00-A - GEN 2 P/T SENSOR SOCKET, 24MM
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
N/A
  • Only use the special socket to remove and install this sensor
  • The sensor screws directly into the supermanifold.
Table 17. Torque Specifications: Shut Off Valve - Liquid Cooled Condenser (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the supermanifold-to-compressor A/C line to the supermanifold
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the liquid cooled condenser shut off valve connector assembly to the shut off valve
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 3 mm hex
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Liquid cooled condenser shut off valve
19 Nm (14.0 lbs-ft)
  • 1588744-00-A - Shut Off Valve Socket, 36mm, 1/2” Drive
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
N/A
Table 18. Torque Specifications: GUID-CA66A8C2-8FA8-414A-A6D7-4B3EE57894B5.html
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the supermanifold-to-compressor A/C line to the supermanifold
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Expansion valve body
19 Nm (14.0 lbs-ft)
  • 1588745-00-A - Expansion Valve Socket, 28mm, 1/2" Drive
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
N/A