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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 228 (BODY FRONT END)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 | |
| Air Inlet Screen Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Fender Bolt | 7 N.m | 62 lb in |
| Fender Center Bracket Bolt to Body | 3 N.m | 27 lb in |
| Fender Center Bracket Bolt to Fender | 3 N.m | 27 lb in |
| Fender Liner Bolts | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Fender Lower Bracket Bolt to Fender | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Fender Lower Bracket Bolt to Radiator Side Support | 3 N.m | 27 lb in |
| Hood Headlamp Seal Screw-Pontiac Only | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Hood Hinge Bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Hood Hinge Pivot Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Hood Latch Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Hood Latch Release Cable Handle Screw | 3 N.m | 27 lb in |
| Hood Latch Striker Bolt | 21 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Hood Latch Support Lower Bolts | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Hood Latch Support Upper Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Lower Tie Bar Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Splash Shield Screws | 2 N.m | 18 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.