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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2013CTS V, 2D COUPE, AUTOMATIC TRANSREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIMINSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM AND CONSOLE TRIMSPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2013 Cadillac CTS V, 2D Coupe, Automatic Trans
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2013 Cadillac CTS V, 2D Coupe, Automatic TransSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Front Floor Console Armrest Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Compartment Door Hinge Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Compartment Door Latch Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Compartment Door Lower Latch Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Compartment Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Cupholder Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Lower Armrest Retainer Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Lower Armrest Retainer Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Rear Compartment Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Trim Plate Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Upper Closeout Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Upper Closeout Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Upper Closeout Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Carrier to Body Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Instrument Panel Carrier to Body Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Instrument Panel Carrier to HVAC Module Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Center Compartment Screws | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Cover Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Bolts | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Door Latch Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Screws | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Drivers Knee Bolster Bracket Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Insulator Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Bolt | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Parking Brake Lever Bracket Reinforcement Screws | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.