Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Center Support Nuts and Bolts | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Cross Vehicle Brace | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Front Fascia Extension to Splash Shield | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Front Fender Extension Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Wheelhouse Panel Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Gas Rod Support Bracket to Hood | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Grille Support Brace to Grille Nuts | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Grille Support Brace to Hood Bolts | 11 N.m | 97 lb in |
| Grille to Hood Bolts | 11 N.m | 97 lb in |
| Grille to Hood Nuts | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Gusset Bolts-Left Front | 24 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Gusset Bolts-Right Front | 24 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Headlamp Housing Panel Fasteners | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Headlamp Opening Filler Nut | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Headlamp Opening Filler Screws | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Headlamp Washer Solvent Container to Impact Bar | 2.25 N.m | 20 lb in |
| Hood Latch Release Handle | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Hood Latch-Primary | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Hood Hinge Bracket to Hood | 11 N.m | 97 lb in |
| Hood Hinge to Fender Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Hood Hinge to Hood | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Hood Primary Latch Bolts | 11 N.m | 97 lb in |
| Inner Fender to Upper Motor Compartment Rail | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Radiator Center Support to Radiator Support | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Radiator Support Diagonal Braces | 11 N.m | 97 lb in |
| Secondary Latch to Hood | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Striker to Hood | 28 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Underhood Splash Shield Bolts | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |