Fastener Specifications

2020 Buick Encore BaseSECTION Fastener Specifications
Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE:

All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal.Β 

Application
Camshaft Position Sensor Seal
Fuel Injector Seal Ring
Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module O-Ring Gasket
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal.Β 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Fastener 6N.m (53 lb in)
Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Valve Fastener 6N.m (53 lb in)
Camshaft Position Sensor Fastener 6N.m (53 lb in)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Fastener 5N.m (44 lb in)
Engine Control Module Fastener 10N.m (89 lb in)
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolt 8N.m (71 lb in)
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Ground Bolt 4.1N.m (36 lb in)
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Fastener 9N.m (80 lb in)
Fuel Tank Strap Fastener 22N.m (16 lb ft)
Heated Oxygen Sensor 42N.m (31 lb ft)
Ignition Coil Fastener 8N.m (71 lb in)
Intake Manifold Tuning Valve Actuator Fastener 6N.m (53 lb in)
Knock Sensor Fastener 20N.m (15 lb ft)
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Bolt 6N.m (53 lb in)
Mass Airflow Sensor Fastener 5N.m (44 lb in)
Oil Pressure Switch 30N.m (22 lb ft)
Spark Plug 25N.m (18 lb ft)
Throttle Body Bolt 8N.m (71 lb in)
RENDER: 1.0x

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