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2005 BUICK RAINIER

5.3L V8•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor596 Torque3523 Fluid6 DTC855 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls1

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AC Evaporator Torque Specs

for 2005 Buick Rainier 5.3L V8 · FWD

Units

10 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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AC Line Fittings

Critical

New O-rings

19 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Blower Motor Screws

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Compressor Bolts

Critical

31 lb-ft · 42 Nm

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Cover Screws

10 lb-ft · 14 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

19 lb-ft · 26 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Mounting Bracket Bolts

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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