Fastener Tightening Specifications

2006 Chevrolet Cobalt SS, 4D Sedan, StandardSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Torque Spec Description Specification
Metric English
Assist Handle Bracket-to-Roof Rail Bolts 16 N.m 12 lb ft
B-Pillar Fastener 10 N.m 89 lb in
B-Pillar Molding Fastener 10 N.m 89 lb in
Child Restraint Bracket Bolt 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Console Screws 1.2 N.m 11 lb in
Curtain Inflator Retaining Bolt (10 mm Hex Head) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Curtain Inflator Retaining Nut (10 mm Hex Head) 10 N.m 89 lb in
Curtain Inflator Retaining Screw (7 mm Hex Head) 2.5 N.m 22 lb in
Front Seat Anchoring Bolts 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Height Adjuster Fasteners 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Inflator Fasteners 5 N.m 18 lb in
Knee Bolster Bolts 2.3 N.m 20 lb in
Latch Bracket Attaching Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Passenger Inflator Module (Air Bag) Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Rear Retractor-to-Vehicle Bolt 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Rear Seat Belt Shoulder Belt-to-C-Pillar 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Rear Seat Center Belt Buckle Fastener 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Rear Seat Shoulder Belt Retractor 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Rear Shoulder Belt-to-C-Pillar 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Rear Shoulder Belt-to-C-Pillar Bolt 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Rear Shoulder Belt-to-Floor Bolt 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Retractor Fastener 35 N.m 26 lb ft
SDM Nuts 10 N.m 89 lb in
SIS Fasteners 10 N.m 89 lb in
Safety Belt Guide Fasteners 1.5 N.m 13 lb in
Seat Belt Buckle-to-Seat Frame Fasteners 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Seat Center Seat Belt Bolts 35 N.m 26 lb ft
Shoulder Belt-to-Height Adjuster Bolt 29 N.m 21 lb ft
Shoulder Belt-to-Seat Track Fastener 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Steering Column Cover Fasterns 4 N.m 35 lb in
Steering Wheel Nut 40 N.m 30 lb ft
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