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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 212 (ENGINE CONTROLS - 2.2L (L61) INTRODUCTION)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Accelerator Cable Bracket Nuts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Accelerator Pedal Retaining Nuts | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Air Cleaner Intake Duct Clamp | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Air Cleaner Intake Upper Attaching Bolt | 7 N.m | 62 lb in |
| Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Clamp | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| CKP Sensor Bolts | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| EVAP Canister Purge Valve Mounting Bracket Nut | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| EVAP Canister Retainer Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt | 2.0 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Exhaust Heat Shield Nut | 1.0 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Fuel line Fasteners | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Filler Pipe Attaching Screw | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Fuel Filler Hose Clamp | 3 N.m | 27 lb in |
| Fuel Filter Fitting | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Fuel Pipe Mounting Bolts | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Fuel Pipe Retainer Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Fuel Pressure Regulator Retaining Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Fuel Rail Attaching Studs | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Fuel Return Line Fitting | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Fuel Tank Retaining Strap Bolt | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 1 | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 | 41 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve Screw | 3 N.m | 27 lb in |
| Ignition Coil Housing Retaining Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Ignition Control Module (ICM) Screws | 1.5 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Knock Sensor (KS) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Spark Plugs | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Throttle Body Attaching Bolts and Studs | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Throttle Body Clamp | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Mounting Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Upper Air Cleaner Cover Screws | 3 N.m | 27 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.