Torque Specifications

1989 Buick Skyhawk Base, 2D Coupe, AutomaticSECTION Torque Specifications
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Cold Start System 2.8L (VIN S)
Fuel Rail Fitting 26 (35)
Cold Start Bolt & Fuel Nut 20 (27)
EGR Tube (2.8L VIN S) 19 (26)
Fuel Line Nuts
Inlet Line
2.8L (VIN W) & 3.1L 17 (23)
2.8L (VIN S) 20 (27)
Return Line
2.8L (VIN W) & 3.1L 17 (23)
2.8L (VIN S) 20 (27)
Fuel Rail Bolt (2.8L VIN S) 19 (26)
Fuel Rail Fuel Line Fittings
Inlet Fitting (2.8L (VIN W) & 3.1L) 35 (48)
Return Fitting (2.8L (VIN W) & 3.1L) 30 (40)
IAC Valve (2.8L VIN S) 13 (18)
Plenum Bolts 16 (22)
Throttle Body Bolt 19 (26)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Coolant Cover 27 (3.0)
Fuel Block-To-Rail Bolts (2.8L VIN S) 44 (4.9)
Fuel Rail Bolt (2.8L (VIN W) & 3.1L) 88 (10)
IAC Valve Retaining Screw 18 (2.0)
Pressure Regulator-To-Bracket Bolts (2.8L VIN W) 28 (3.2)
TPS Retaining Screw 18 (2.0)
Vacuum Fitting Cover 30 (3.4)
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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