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DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1999PICKUP C2500, 2D PICKUP, 6.5 F, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 169 (INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAUGES & CONSOLE)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
1999 Chevrolet Pickup C2500, 2D Pickup, 6.5 F, Standard
Fastener Tightening Specifications
1999 Chevrolet Pickup C2500, 2D Pickup, 6.5 F, StandardSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Torque Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Body Control Module Bracket Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb ft |
| Brake Pedal Reinforcement Nuts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Center HVAC Support Bracket Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Cross Vehicle Beam at Hinge Pillars Bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Data Link Connector Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Engine Oil Drain Plug | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Engine Oil Level Sensor 3.1L | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Engine Oil Level Sensor 3.8L | 20 N.m | 15 lb in |
| Engine Oil Level Sensor Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Engine Oil Pressure Switch 3.1 L and 3.8L | 16 N.m | 12 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Armrest Hinge Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Bracket Rear of Transaxle Shift Lever Bolts | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Front Side Bolts | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Front Floor Console to Storage Compartment Bolts | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Tray Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Hood Release Handle Bolts | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Ashtray Bracket Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Cluster Accessory Trim Plate Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Cluster Bolts | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Hinge Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Latch Screws | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Striker Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Trim Pad at Cluster Pocket Bolts | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Trim Pad at Instrument Panel Compartment Bolts | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Trim Pad Center and Lower Bolts | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Trim Pad Left Side Bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Instrument Panel Trim Pad Right Side Bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Instrument Panel Trim Pad to Lower Hinge Pillars Bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Instrument Panel Trim Pad Upper, or Windshield, Bolts | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Knee Bolster Bracket at Instrument Panel Bolts | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Knee Bolster Bracket at Steering Column Support Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Lower RH Trim Plate Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Relay Bracket Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Steering Column Opening Panel Bolts | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Storage Tray Base Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Upper HVAC Support Bracket Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 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:
- • 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.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.