A/C COMPRESSOR DELAY SWITCH INSTALLATION TORQUE SPECS.

MODEL AND YEAR: 1987-88 BERETTA/CORSICA WITH L-4 OR V-6 ENGINE

Comments have been received that the A/C compressor hose fractures at the threaded fitting for the compressor delay switch, (see Figure 1B-35 for switch location).

The probable cause for this condition is that the compressor delay switch was installed at the assembly plant with a torque specification that was too high.

When replacing a new compressor delay switch or installing the existing switch on a new hose assembly, the following torque specification should be used.

Newton Metres In. Lbs. ------------- -------- 1.6 to 2.2 14 to 19.5

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