Fastener Tightening Specifications

2005 Chevrolet Malibu LSSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Accelerator Cable Bracket Nuts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Accelerator Pedal Retaining Nuts 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Air Cleaner Duct Clamp 5 N.m 44 lb in
Air Cleaner Element Cover Screws 3 N.m 26 lb in
Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Clamp 5 N.m 44 lb in
Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Mounting Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolts 8 N.m 71 lb in
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 10 N.m 89 lb in
Evaporative Emission (EVAP) Canister Purge Valve Mounting Bracket Nut 8 N.m 71 lb in
EVAP Canister Retainer Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt 2.0 N.m 18 lb in
Exhaust Heat Shield Nut 1.0 N.m 9 lb in
Fuel Filler Hose Clamp 3 N.m 27 lb in
Fuel Filler Pipe Attaching Screw 10 N.m 89 lb ft
Fuel Filter Fitting 27 N.m 20 lb ft
Fuel Pipe Mounting Bolts 6 N.m 53 lb in
Fuel Pipe Retainer Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Pressure Regulator Retaining Bolts 5 N.m 44 lb in
Fuel Rail Attaching Studs 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Rail Pipe Fittings 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Tank Retaining Strap Bolt 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Heated Oxygen Sensor (H02S) 1 30 N.m 22 lb ft
HO2S 2 41 N.m 30 lb ft
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve 3 N.m 27 lb in
Ignition Coil Housing Screws 4 N.m 35 lb in
Ignition Control Module (ICM) Cover Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Knock Sensor (KS) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Spark Plugs 20 N.m 15 lb in
Throttle Body Attaching Bolts and Studs 10 N.m 89 lb in
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Mounting Screw 2 N.m 18 lb in
Upper Air Cleaner Cover Screws 3 N.m 27 lb in
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