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2012 BMW X3 XDRIVE28I

2.0L I4 Turbo N20•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas•turbo

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AC Expansion Valve (TXV) Torque Specs

for 2012 BMW X3 xDrive28i 2.0L I4 Turbo N20 · AWD

Units

11 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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AC Line Fittings

Critical

Use new O-rings, add PAG oil

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Blower Motor Screws

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Compressor Bolts

Critical

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Compressor Bolts

Critical

25 lb-ft · 34 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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Expansion Valve

Critical

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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Line Fittings

Critical

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Line Fittings

Critical

Use new O-rings, add oil

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Mounting Bracket Bolts

18 lb-ft · 24 Nm

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