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2005 BMW 330XI E46

3.0L I6 M54 AWD•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor589 Torque3499 Fluid7 DTC812 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls0

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AC Evaporator Torque Specs

for 2005 BMW 330xi E46 3.0L I6 M54 AWD · RWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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AC Line Fittings

Critical

New O-rings

16 lb-ft · 21 Nm

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Blower Motor Screws

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Compressor Bolts

Critical

26 lb-ft · 35 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Duct Clips

2 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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Evaporator Case Screws

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Expansion Valve Fitting

Critical

Use new O-rings

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Line Fittings

Critical

Use new O-rings, add oil

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Mounting Bracket Bolts

19 lb-ft · 26 Nm

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