Fastener Tightening Specifications

2005 Cadillac CTS VSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Armrest Nuts 10 N.m 88 lb in
Front Seat Anchor Bolts 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Front Seat Retractor Nut 26 N.m 19 lb ft
Left and Right Pretensioner / Seat Belt Buckle Nut 42 N.m 31 lb ft
Left and Right Front Seat Upper and Lower Retractor Nuts 55 N.m 40 lb ft
Left and Right Rear Shoulder Belt Retractor Bolts and Nuts 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Pivot Bolt to Front Seat Back Frame 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Power Recliner Motor to Seat Adjuster Nuts 10 N.m 88 lb in
Rear Seat Back to Frame Nuts 9 N.m 80 lb in
Rear Seat Belt Buckle / Rear Seat Back Anchor Nuts 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Roller Assembly Bolt 52 N.m 38 lb ft
Roller Assembly Cover Screws 5 N.m 44 lb in
Seat Back Frame to Recliner Bolts 52 N.m 38 lb ft
Seat Cushion to Adjuster Assembly Nuts 9 N.m 80 lb in
Split Fold Pivot Nut 42 N.m 31 lb ft
RENDER: 1.0x

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