Fastener Tightening Specifications

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

Application Specification
Metric English
Auxiliary Weatherstrip Retainer Bolt 2 N.m 18 lb in
Door Arm Rest Screw 5.7 N.m 51 lb in
Door Glass Front Upstop-to-Door Glass Nut 6 N.m 53 lb in
Door Glass Rear Guide Retainer 6 N.m 53 lb in
Door Guide Pin Locator Screw 11 N.m 97 lb ft
Door Guide Pin Screw 11 N.m 97 lb ft
Door Hinge Bolt 26 N.m 19 lb ft
Door Hinge Nut 26 N.m 19 lb ft
Door Lock Screws 10 N.m 89 lb in
Door Rear View Mirror Nut 6 N.m 53 lb in
Door Sealing Strip Screw 2 N.m 18 lb in
Door Trim Panel Lower Screw 1.5 N.m 13 lb in
Door Window Frame Applique Screw 2 N.m 20 lb in
Front and Rear Channel Adjustment Nut washer 10 N.m 88 lb in
Front Channel-to-Door Stud Nuts 6 N.m 53 lb in
Front Door Upper Trim Finish Panel Screw 1.3 N.m 12 lb in
Lower Window Channel Bolt 6 N.m 53 lb in
Mirror Motor Retaining Screw 10 N.m 89 lb in
Mirror Set Screw 1.4 N.m 12 lb in
Rear Door Energy Absorber Bolt 2 N.m 18 lb in
Rear Door Lower Sealing Strip Screw 2 N.m 18 lb in
Rear Upper Extension-to-Door Nut washer 6 N.m 53 lb in
Rear Upper Extension-to-Rear Channel Nut washer 6 N.m 53 lb in
Rear Upstop Bracket Bolt 6 N.m 53 lb in
Regulator Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Regulator Nuts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Reveal Molding Screw 6 N.m 53 lb in
Stabilizer Lock Nut 6 N.m 53 lb in
Stationary Window Channel Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Striker Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Upper Window Channel Retainer Upper Bolt 2 N.m 18 lb in
Window Regulator-to-Door Screw 6 N.m 53 lb in
Window Sash Nuts 10 N.m 89 lb in
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