Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| A/C Condenser Bracket Mounting Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| A/C Line Clip to Fan Shroud Screw | 4.5 N.m | 40 lb in |
| Coolant Air Bleed Pipe/Cover Bolt (LS4) | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Coolant Heater Bolt (LS4) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Coolant Heater Bolt (L26) | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Coolant Inlet Pipe to Cylinder Head Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Coolant Inlet Pipe to Thermostat Housing Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Coolant Recovery Reservoir Mounting Nut | 3.3 N.m | 29 lb in |
| Cooling Fan Blade Nut | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Cooling Fan Motor Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Cooling Fan Shroud Bolt to Radiator | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Drive Belt Shield Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Heater Pipe Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Knock Sensor | 19 N.m | 14 lb ft |
| Thermostat Housing Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Upper Fan Shroud Bracket Mounting Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Water Outlet Housing Bolt (LS4) | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Water Outlet Housing Bolt/Stud (L26) | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Water Pump Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Water Pump Bolt (LS4) | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Water Pump Bolt (LY7) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Water Pump Bolt (Long) (L26) | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft |
| Water Pump Bolt (Short) (L26) | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Water Pump Manifold Bolt (LS4) | ||
|
15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
|
30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Water Pump Pulley Bolt (L26) | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |
| Water Pump Pulley Bolt (LY7) | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |