Torque Specifications

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Torque Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Application Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
Steering wheel nut 30 (41)
INCH Lbs. (N.m)Β 
Electronic Frontal Sensor (EFS) bolts 89 (10)
Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) mounting screws 18 (2)
Instrument panel trim pad screws 18 (2)
Passenger-side air bag module bolts 44 (5)
Sensing & Diagnostic Module (SDM) bolts 124 (14)
Side Impact Sensor (SIS) bolts 89 (10)
Upper & lower steering column cover Torx screws 13 (1.5)
RENDER: 1.0x

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