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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1260 (BODY FRONT END)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WD
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4.2 S, 4WDSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Air Inlet Grille Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Dash Panel to Reinforcement Nuts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Fender to Door Hinge Pillar Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Fender to Engine Compartment Side Rail Bolts | 8 N.m | 70 lb in |
| Fender to Front Compartment Side Rail Bolts | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Fender to Rocker Panel Bolts | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace at Inner Fender Bolt | 47 N.m | 35 lb ft |
| Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace at Radiator Support Bolts | 47 N.m | 35 lb ft |
| Front Fender Liner Screws | 7 N.m | 61 lb in |
| Front Fender Liner to Front Bumper Fascia Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Fender Liner Nut | 3 N.m | 27 lb in |
| Hood Air Extractor Nuts | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Hood Hinge to Fender Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Hood Latch Support to Lower Tie Bar Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Hood Latch Support to Upper Tie Bar Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Hood Latch to Center Support Bracket Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Hood Release Handle Bolts | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Parking Brake Bracket Nut | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Steering Column Seal Bolts | 3 N.m | 27 lb in |
| Upper Hood Hinge Bolts | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
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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.