Fastener Tightening Specifications

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G3500, Van Passenger ExtendedSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Cadillac STS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Application Specification
Metric English
Center Support Bracket to Carrier 9 N.m 80 lb in
Console Mounting Fasteners 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Front Floor Console Armrest Storage Tray Fasteners 2 N.m 18 lb in
Front Floor Console Ashtray Fasteners 2 N.m 18 lb in
Hood Release Lever Fasteners 2 N.m 18 lb in
HVAC Outlet Duct to Carrier 2 N.m 18 lb in
Instrument Panel Carrier to Cowl 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Instrument Panel Center Trim to Retainer 2 N.m 18 lb in
Instrument Panel Compartment Bin Screws 2 N.m 18 lb in
Instrument Panel Compartment Dampener Fastener 2 N.m 18 lb in
Instrument Panel Compartment Door Screws 2 N.m 18 lb in
Instrument Panel Retainer to Floor Bracket 9 N.m 80 lb in
Insulator Panel to Instrument Panel 2 N.m 18 lb in
Knee Bolster Bracket to Instrument Panel 9 N.m 80 lb in
Knee Bolster Trim Screws 2 N.m 18 lb in
Lower Instrument Panel Retainer to Carrier 2 N.m 18 lb in
Park Brake Bracket to Carrier 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Park Brake Release Lever Fasteners 2 N.m 18 lb in
Radio to Instrument Panel 9 N.m 80 lb in
SIR Instrument Panel Module 9 N.m 80 lb in
Upper Instrument Panel Retainer to Carrier 9 N.m 80 lb in
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