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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 352 (DOOR SYSTEM, MIRROR SYSTEM & WINDOW SYSTEM)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 2003 Pontiac Sunfire and 2003 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.