2003 Cadillac Escalade EXTFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specifications
Metric English
Accelerator Pedal Nut 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Clamp 4 N.m 35 lb in
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Bracket Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve Solenoid Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Fill Hose Clamp 2.5 N.m 22 lb in
Fuel Fill Pipe Ground Strap Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
Fuel Hose/Pipe Bracket Nut 12 N.m 106 lb in
Fuel Tank Filler Housing to Body Screw 2.3 N.m 20 lb in
Fuel Tank Filler Housing to Fuel Tank Fill Pipe Screw 2.3 N.m 20 lb in
Fuel Pipe Bracket Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Rail Stud 12 N.m 106 lb in
Fuel Tank Shield Bolt 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Fuel Tank Strap Bolt 40 N.m 30 lb ft
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 42 N.m 31 lb ft
Ignition Coil Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Knock Sensor (KS) 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Mass Air Flow/Intake Air Temperature (MAF/IAT) Sensor Clamp 7 N.m 62 lb in
Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Connector Bolt 8 N.m 71 lb in
Spare Tire Hoist Crossmember Bolt 50 N.m 37 lb ft
Spark Plug
  • Used Cylinder Head
 20 N.m 15 lb ft
  • New Cylinder Head
 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Throttle Actuator Control Module Nut 9 N.m 80 lb in
Throttle Body Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Engine Wire Harness Bolt/Stud 10 N.m 89 lb in
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