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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003TRAILBLAZER 4.2 S, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1503 (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 2004 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Battery Tray Bolts | 31 N.m | 23 lb ft |
| Fascia to Fender Reinforcement Stud Nuts | 7 N.m | 62 lb in |
| Fascia to Skid Bar Bracket Bolts | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Fender Front Flange Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Fender Front Upper Flange Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Fender Rear Center Flange to Hinge pillar Screw | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Fender Rear Inner Panel Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Fender Reinforcement Nuts | 7 N.m | 62 lb in |
| Fender to Center Flange Screw | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Fender to Rocker Panel Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Fender to Upper Flange Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Fender to Upper Front Flange Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Fender to Upper Hinge Pillar Bracket Screw | 4 N.m | 36 lb in |
| Fender to Upper Hinge Pillar Screw | 4 N.m | 36 lb in |
| Fender to Wheelhouse Wheel Opening Screws | 3 N.m | 26 lb in |
| Fender Wheel Opening to Filler Panel Bolts | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Filler Panel to Frame Rail Bolts | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Filler Panel to Lower Fender Flange Bolt | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Filler Panel to Skid Bar Bolts | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Filler Panel to Wheelhouse Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Hinge to Frame Rail Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Hinge to Hood Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Hood Bumper Jam Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Hood Latch Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Hood Stop Bracket Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Hood Striker Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Inner Lower Rear Panel Bolts | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Radiator Support to Skid Bar Bracket Bolts | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Rear Inner Panel Bolts | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Skid Bar to Frame Rail Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Wiper Arm Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 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:
- 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.