Torque Specifications - Thermal Management

Table 1. Torque Specifications: A/C Refrigerant (Unknown Oil Quantity or System Flush) (Maintenance)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the A/C compressor HV harness bracket to the A/C compressor
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
Reuse
A/C compressor ground strap bolt
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
Reuse

Nuts (x2) that attach the low side and high side pipes to the compressor

A/C flush adapters

22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
Reuse
Table 2. Torque Specifications: HVAC - ACTUATOR 120 DEG (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x2) that attach the intake actuator to the HVAC assembly
1.25 Nm (.9 lbs-ft)
  • 6 mm socket
  • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10Nm - 2.0Nm
Reuse
Table 3. Torque Specifications: Actuator - Lower Mode - HVAC (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts (x4) that attach the steering column to the cross car beam
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
Reuse
Bolts (x4) that attach the LH and RH cross car beam to the A-pillar
29 Nm (21.4 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly
5.5 Nm (4.1 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the upper cowl
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  • Combination Wrench 12pt 13mm
  • 3/8in Dr. Open Crowfoot Socket x 13mm
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the cross car beam to the body
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
Reuse
Screws (x2) that secure the lower mode actuator
1.25 Nm (.9 lbs-ft)
  • 6 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10Nm - 2.0Nm
Reuse
Table 4. Torque Specifications: HVAC- UPPER AND LOWER ACTUATOR - MODEL Y. (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x2) that secure the upper mode actuator
1.25 Nm (.9 lbs-ft)
  • 6 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10Nm - 2.0Nm
Reuse
Table 5. Torque Specifications: HEPA FILTER (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the HEPA filter assembly to the vehicle
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 4 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 6. Torque Specifications: CARBON FILTER (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x10) that secure the HEPA filter assembly cover
2.4 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Wiha Torque Screwdriver 0.8-5 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
Reuse
Table 7. Torque Specifications: Duct - Air Intake (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the fresh intake duct to the shock tower brace
4 Nm (2.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Table 8. Torque Specifications: Duct - Air Intake (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the supermanifold to low pressure fitting to the compressor
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Nut that attaches the supermanifold to high pressure fitting to the compressor
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the supermanifold to compressor A/C line to the supermanifold
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Table 9. Torque Specifications: COOLING FAN MODULE (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the underhood storage unit reinforcement bracket to the cooling fan
46.5 Nm (34.3 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx Plus EP14
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH of the cooling fan module to the ankle catcher
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
Reuse
Table 10. Torque Specifications: AC COMPRESSOR BRACKET (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
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the A/C compressor assembly to the strut tower brace
31 Nm (22.9 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x3) that attach the A/C compressor bracket to the A/C compressor
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Table 11. Torque Specifications: AC COMPRESSOR (Remove and Install)
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
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the A/C compressor assembly to the strut tower brace
31 Nm (22.9 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x3) that attach the A/C compressor bracket to the A/C compressor
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Nut that attaches the supermanifold to low pressure fitting to the compressor
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Nut that attaches the supermanifold to high pressure fitting to the compressor
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the A/C compressor HV harness bracket to the A/C compressor
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Table 12. Torque Specifications: ACOUSTIC BLANKET - AC COMPRESSOR (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the A/C compressor HV harness bracket to the A/C compressor
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Table 13. Torque Specifications: HOSE RADIATOR INLET (Remove and Replace) and RADIATOR OUTLET (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the underhood storage unit reinforcement bracket to the cooling fan
46.5 Nm (34.3 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx Plus EP14
Reuse
Table 14. Torque Specifications: HVAC MODULE (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line to the HVAC
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 13 mm socket
  • 11 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the HVAC assembly to RH side of the bulkhead
5.5 Nm (4.1 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 15. Torque Specifications: PRESSURE TEMPERATURE SENSOR - LOW PRESSURE (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Low Pressure and Temperature Sensor
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 1588741-00-A - KIT, SOCKET, MY, HVAC
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 3 in extension
N/A
  • Only use the special socket to remove and install this sensor
Table 16. Torque Specifications: SERVICE KIT - SUPERMANIFOLD SOV COIL - HEAT PUMP (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the supermanifold shut off valve coil to the shut off valve core
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 3 mm hex
Reuse
Table 17. Torque Specifications: PRESSURE TEMPERATURE SENSOR - HIGH PRESSURE (Remove and Install)
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
Reuse
High Pressure Pressure and Temperature Sensor
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • GEN 2 P/T SENSOR SOCKET, 24 MM
N/A
  • Only use the special socket to remove and install this sensor
  • The sensor screws directly into the supermanifold
Table 18. Torque Specifications: SERVICE KIT- COOLANT BOTTLE - HEAT PUMP (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the rear of the coolant bottle to the supermanifold
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
Reuse
Screw that attaches the front of the coolant bottle to the supermanifold
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
Reuse
Table 19. Torque Specifications: AC LINE - SUPERMANIFOLD TO HVAC (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line to the HVAC assembly
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Nut that attaches the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line to the supermanifold
27 Nm (19.9 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Table 20. Torque Specifications: SERVICE KIT - SUPERMANIFOLD CHECK VALVE - HEAT PUMP (Remove and Install)
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
Reuse
Table 21. Torque Specifications: Supermanifold Expansion Valve Core - Any (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
Reuse
Expansion valve core
19 Nm (14.0 lbs-ft)
  • 1588741-00-A - HVAC Socket Kit
  • 3 in extension
  • 3/8 to 1/2 in Adapter
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
N/A
Table 22. Torque Specifications: SERVICE KIT- SOV CORE - HEAT PUMP (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the supermanifold shut off valve coil to the shut off valve core
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 3 mm hex
Reuse
Liquid cooled condenser shut off valve core
19 Nm (14.0 lbs-ft)
  • 1588741-00-A - HVAC Socket Kit
  • 3 in extension
  • 3/8 to 1/2 in Adapter
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
N/A
Table 23. Torque Specifications: Desiccant (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Accumulator dust cap Hand-tight
  • Torx T30 socket
  • 3 in extension
Replace
Table 24. Torque Specifications: Chiller (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
Reuse
Bolts (x4) that attach the chiller to the supermanifold
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
Reuse
Table 25. Torque Specifications: Cabin Temperature Sensor - Fan Driven (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the cabin temperature sensor to the service panel
0.7 Nm (6 lbs-in)
  • Torx T20 bit
Reuse
Table 26. Torque Specifications: SUPERMANIFOLD (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x4) that attach the steering wheel lower trim to the steering wheel
1.4 Nm (1.0 lbs-ft)
  • 1450424-00-A - SET, 1/2" CUT BIT. (78 PCS DOUBLE END MINI RATCHET)
  • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10Nm - 2.0Nm
Reuse
Screws (x2) that attach the steering wheel housing to the steering wheel
1.4 Nm (1.0 lbs-ft)
  • 1450424-00-A - SET, 1/2" CUT BIT. (78 PCS DOUBLE END MINI RATCHET)
  • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10Nm - 2.0Nm
Reuse
Screws (x4) that attach the steering wheel housing to the steering wheel
1.8 Nm (1.3 lbs-ft)
  • 1450424-00-A - SET, 1/2" CUT BIT. (78 PCS DOUBLE END MINI RATCHET)
  • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10Nm - 2.0Nm
Reuse
Screws(x4) that attach the steering wheel switch to the steering wheel.
0.8 Nm (7 lbs-in)
  • 1450424-00-A - SET, 1/2" CUT BIT. (78 PCS DOUBLE END MINI RATCHET)
  • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10Nm - 2.0Nm
Reuse
Table 27. Torque Specifications:HIGH VOLTAGE BATTERY RETURN (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH front wheel arch liner to the skid plate
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Table 28. Torque Specifications: POWERTRAIN SUPPLY (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the RH front wheel arch liner to the skid plate
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Table 29. Torque Specifications: Coolant Pump - Powertrain (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (X4) securing powertrain coolant pump to supermanifold
1.8 Nm (1.3 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Torx T20 bit
Reuse
Table 30. Torque Specifications: OCTOVALVE (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x4) that attach Octovalve to supermanifold
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Torque Wrench 1/4in Dr. + Angle - 1076971-02-A (for installation only)
Reuse
Table 31. Torque Specifications:Coolant Pump - HV Battery (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (X4) securing battery coolant pump to supermanifold
1.8 Nm (1.3 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 bit
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Reuse
Table 32. Torque Specifications: HVAC BLOWER MOTOR, CW (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt securing HVAC assembly to RH side of bulkhead
5.5 Nm (4.1 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Bolts (x3) that attach the HVAC blower motor to the HVAC module
1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Hex Stubby 1/4in Dr x 6mm
Reuse
Table 33. Torque Specifications: Coolant Pump - HV Battery (AWD) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (X4) securing battery coolant pump to Supermanifold
1.8 Nm (1.3 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 bit
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 34. Torque Specifications:SUPERMANIFOLD (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Small bolts (X4) securing shock tower brace to shock tower
55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
  • Torque Wrench 3/8in Dr. + Angle
  • Extension 3/8in Dr. x 6in Locking
  • 15 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (X4) secure supermanifold assembly to shock tower beam
31 Nm (22.9 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Reuse
Big bolts (X4) securing shock tower brace to shock tower
62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torque Wrench 3/8in Dr. + Angle
  • Extension 3/8in Dr. x 6in Locking
  • 15 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (X2) securing supermanifold to shock tower brace
31 Nm (22.9 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Extension 3/8in Dr. x 6in Locking
  • Torque Wrench 3/8in Dr. + Angle
Reuse
Table 35. Torque Specifications:SUPERMANIFOLD (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the A/C compressor HV harness bracket to the A/C compressor
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the ground strap to the A/C compressor
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the supermanifold to compressor A/C line to the supermanifold
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line to the HVAC assembly
22 Nm (16.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Nut that attaches the supermanifold to HVAC A/C line to the supermanifold
27 Nm (19.9 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the supermanifold to the shock tower brace
31 Nm (22.9 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
Reuse
The LH and RH bolts (x4) that attach the shock tower brace to the body
55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
Reuse
The LH and RH outer bolts that attach the shock tower brace to the body
62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
Reuse