2005 Cadillac XLRFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Accelerator Controls Pedal Assembly Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Camshaft Position Actuator Solenoid Bolts 8 N.m 71 lb in
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Retaining Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensors Retaining Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Engine Control Module (ECM) Bolts 3 N.m 27 lb in
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 20 N.m 15 lb ft
EVAP Canister Bracket Retainer Nut 6 N.m 53 lb in
EVAP Canister Purge Valve Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
EVAP Pipe Retainer Nut 6 N.m 53 lb in
EVAP Vent Valve Bolt 6 N.m 53 lb in
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister 6 N.m 53 lb in
Fuel Filler Pipe Bolts 3.5 N.m 31 lb in
Fuel Filler Pipe Clamp 3.5 N.m 31 lb in
Fuel Injector Sight Shield Bracket Nuts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Pump Speed Control Module Nut 12 N.m 106 lb in
Fuel Rail Assembly Studs 9 N.m 80 lb in
Fuel Rail Bracket Retainer Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Ground Wire Attaching Bolt 4.0 N.m 35 lb in
Fuel Tank Retaining Strap Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 42 N.m 31 lb ft
Ignition Coil Assembly Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Ignition Coil Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Ignition Control Module Retaining Screws 0.8 N.m 7 lb in
Intake Air Duct Clamps 3 N.m 27 lb in
Knock Sensor Bolt (KS) 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Bolt 12 N.m 106 lb in
Spark Plugs 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Throttle Actuator Control (TAC) Bolts 2.0 N.m 17 lb in
Throttle Body Attaching Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
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  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
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