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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CHEVY EXPRESS G2500, VAN CARGO EXTENDED, 5.7 R, L31/KL8REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 779 (INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES, AND CONSOLE)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.7 R, L31/KL8SECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Regal and 2003 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Cross Vehicle Beam at Hinge Pillars Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Data Link Connector Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Filler Panel Bolt | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Armrest Hinge Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Bracket at Rear of Transaxle Shift Lever Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Compartment Door Panel Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Front Compartment Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Horizontal Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Nut | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Rear Compartment Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Ashtray Bracket Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Cluster Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Hinge Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Latch Screw | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Striker Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Trim Pad at Cluster Pocket Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Trim Pad Center and Lower Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Trim Pad Left Side Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Instrument Panel Trim Pad Right Side Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Instrument Panel Trim Pad Upper, or Windshield, Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Knee Bolster Bracket at Instrument Panel Bolt | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Knee Bolster Bracket at Steering Column Support Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Steering Column Opening Filler Panel Bolt | 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.