2004 Chevrolet Malibu LSFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Accelerator Cable Bracket Retaining Bolts 13 N.m 115 lb in
Accelerator Cable Bracket Retaining Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Accelerator Pedal Retaining Bolt 3 N.m 27 lb in
Air Cleaner Duct Clamps 2 N.m 18 lb in
Air Cleaner Housing Nuts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Air Cleaner Retainer Screws 6 N.m 40 lb in
Air Cleaner Upper Cover Bolt 2.3 N.m 20 lb in
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Retaining Bolt 8 N.m 71 lb in
Crankshaft Position 7X (CKP) Sensor Bolts 11 N.m 97 lb in
Crankshaft Position 24X (CKP) Sensor Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 20 N.m 15 lb ft
EVAP Canister Purge Valve Retaining Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
EVAP Canister Retainer Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Pipe Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Pipe Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Valve Bolts 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Exhaust Shield Bolt 2 N.m 18 lb in
Exhaust Shield Nut 1 N.m 9 lb in
Fuel Feed and Return Pipes to Fuel Rail 17 N.m 13 lb ft
Fuel Filler Hose Clamp 3 N.m 27 lb in
Fuel Filler Pipe Attaching Screw 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Filter Fitting 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Fuel Pipe Mounting Bolts 6 N.m 53 lb in
Fuel Pipe Retainer Bolt 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Fuel Pressure Regulator Attaching Screw 8.5 N.m 75 lb in
Fuel Rail Attaching Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Tank Retaining Strap Bolts 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Heated Oxygen Sensors (HO2S) 41 N.m 30 lb ft
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve Attaching Screws 3 N.m 27 lb in
Ignition Coil to Ignition Control Module Screws 4.5 N.m 40 lb in
Knock Sensor (KS) 19 N.m 14 lb in
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Retaining Screws 3 N.m 27 lb in
PCM Connector Screws 8 N.m 71 lb in
Spark Plugs 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Throttle Body Retaining Nuts or Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Screws 2 N.m 18 lb in
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