2003 Cadillac Escalade EXTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Door System, Mirror System & Window System: Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Armrest Mounting Screw 2 N.m 18 lb in
Check Strap Bolt 24 N.m 18 lb ft
Check Strap Nuts 24 N.m 18 lb ft
Clevis Bolt 24 N.m 18 lb ft
Door Hinge Bolt 24 N.m 18 lb ft
Door Lock and Actuator Assembly Mounting Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Door Striker Bolt 24 N.m 18 lb ft
Inside Door Handle Mounting Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Mirror Module Retaining Nut 0.6 N.m 5 lb in
Mirror Module Retaining Screw 0.6 N.m 5 lb in
Outside Door Handle Mounting Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Outside Rearview Mirror Retaining Nut 9 N.m 80 lb in
Side Access Door Inside Handle Nut 9 N.m 80 lb in
Side Access Door Latch Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb ft
Side Access Door Latch Control 9 N.m 80 lb in
Side Access Door Lower Striker Bolt 24 N.m 18 lb ft
Side Access Door Upper Striker Bolt 24 N.m 18 lb ft
Side Door Inside Handle Nut 9 N.m 80 lb in
Window Retaining Bolt 2 N.m 18 lb in
Window Run Channel Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Window Sash Channel Bolt 6 N.m 53 lb in
Window to Regulator Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
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