Fastener Tightening Specifications

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Fascia Extension Screws 3 N.m 27 lb in
Front Bumper Energy Absorber Nuts 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Front Bumper Guard Bolts 12 N.m 108 lb ft
Front Bumper Impact Bar Nuts 150 N.m 111 lb ft
Front Fascia Center Lower Screw 3 N.m 27 lb in
Front Fascia Lower Screw 3 N.m 27 lb in
Front Fascia Retainer Screws 10 N.m 89 lb in
Front Fascia-to-Fender Screws 3 N.m 27 lb in
Rear Bumper Energy Absorber Nuts 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Rear Bumper Impact Bar Nuts 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Rear Fascia Retainer Screws 10 N.m 89 lb in
Rear Fascia-to-Body Screws 3 N.m 27 lb in
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Nuts 3 N.m 27 lb in
RENDER: 1.0x

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