# A/C compressor-to-bracket mounting bolts (2003–2004)

Canonical URL: https://miatatorque.com/spec/air-conditioning-compressor-mounting-bolts-2003-2004/

Applicability: NB 2003–2004 (BP-Z3)

Confidence: fsm

15–22 ft·lb / 20–30 N·m

Always confirm against your factory manual. Match every restriction and follow all stages and procedure notes. Disputed claims must not be automatically resolved. The complete record below preserves every printed unit, source claim and procedure.

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  "name": "A/C compressor-to-bracket mounting bolts (2003–2004)",
  "aliases": [
    "AC",
    "air conditioning",
    "aircon"
  ],
  "applies_to": [
    {
      "gen": "NB",
      "years": [
        2003,
        2004
      ],
      "engines": [
        "BP-Z3"
      ]
    }
  ],
  "kind": "torque",
  "torque": {
    "nm": [
      20,
      30
    ],
    "kgfm": [
      2,
      3.1
    ],
    "ftlb": [
      15,
      22
    ]
  },
  "procedure": {
    "notes": "Compressor to mounting bracket, not the refrigerant hose connections or bracket-to-engine fasteners. The 2005 manual depicts a different compressor installation; its 11.8–14.6 N·m claim is kept separately."
  },
  "confidence": "fsm",
  "sources": [
    {
      "source": "fsm-2003",
      "page": "PDF p. 1630",
      "as_printed": "20—30\n{2.0—3.1,\n15—22}\nN·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}",
      "torque": {
        "nm": [
          20,
          30
        ],
        "kgfm": [
          2,
          3.1
        ],
        "ftlb": [
          15,
          22
        ]
      },
      "document": {
        "id": "fsm-2003",
        "tier": 1,
        "title": "2003 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)",
        "covers": [
          {
            "gen": "NB",
            "years": [
              2003,
              2003
            ],
            "engines": [
              "BP-Z3"
            ]
          }
        ],
        "note": "Normally aspirated BP procedures audited; turbo procedures are covered separately."
      }
    },
    {
      "source": "fsm-2004",
      "page": "PDF p. 1626",
      "as_printed": "20—30\n{2.0—3.1,\n15—22}\nN·m {kgf·m, ft·lbf}",
      "torque": {
        "nm": [
          20,
          30
        ],
        "kgfm": [
          2,
          3.1
        ],
        "ftlb": [
          15,
          22
        ]
      },
      "document": {
        "id": "fsm-2004",
        "tier": 1,
        "title": "2004 Mazda MX-5 Miata Workshop Manual (electronic manual capture)",
        "covers": [
          {
            "gen": "NB",
            "years": [
              2004,
              2004
            ],
            "engines": [
              "BP-Z3"
            ]
          }
        ],
        "note": "Normally aspirated BP procedures audited; turbo procedures are covered separately."
      }
    }
  ],
  "jobs": [],
  "system": "hvac",
  "component": "air-conditioning",
  "componentName": "Air Conditioning",
  "sequence_diagrams": [],
  "url": "https://miatatorque.com/spec/air-conditioning-compressor-mounting-bolts-2003-2004/"
}
```