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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009TAHOE BASE, 4.8 CREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 525 (INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM AND CONSOLE TRIM)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 C
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2009 Chevrolet Tahoe Base, 4.8 CSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Front Floor Console Bolts (Cadillac) | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Compartment Bezel Screws (Cadillac) | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Compartment Panel Screws (Except Cadillac) | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Cover (Lid) Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Floor Console End Panel Screws (Except Cadillac) | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Inner Cover Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Latch Inner Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Latch Outer Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Screws (Cadillac) | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Overhead Console Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Carrier Screws/Bolts (Except Cadillac) | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Carrier Support Bolts | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Instrument Panel Carrier Support Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Cover Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Door Assembly Screws (Except Cadillac) | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Door Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Latch Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Striker Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Insulator Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector Nuts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Nuts (Cadillac) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Screws (Cadillac) | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolts (Except Cadillac) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolts/Screws (Cadillac) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Screws (Except Cadillac) | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
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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.