Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Condenser Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Coolant Crossover Pipe Bolt (LZ4) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Coolant Heater (LZ4) | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Coolant Heater Bolt (L61) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor (L61) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt (L61) | 22 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Fuel Feed Pipe Bracket Bolt (L61) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Lower Radiator Support Bracket Bolt | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| Radiator Surge Tank Pipe Bolt (LZ4) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Radiator Surge Tank-To-Body Nuts | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Thermostat Housing Bolt (L61) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Thermostat Housing Bolt/Stud (LZ4) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Thermostat Housing Cover Bolt (L61) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Transmission Oil Cooler Line to Transaxle Nut | 7 N.m | 62 lb in |
| Upper Radiator Support Bracket Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Water Pump Access Plate Bolt (L61) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Water Pump Bolt (L61) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Water Pump Bolt (LZ4) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Water Pump Drain Plug (L61) | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Water Pump Pulley Bolt (LZ4) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Water Pump Sprocket Bolt (L61) | 10 N.m | 10 N.m |