2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fastener Specifications

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Application Specification
Metric English
Driver or Passenger Seat Side Inflatable Restraint Module Nut 9 N.m 79 lb in
Driver of Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner Assembly Fastener 45 N.m 33 lb ft
Driver of Passenger Seat Belt Tensioner Fastener 6 N.m 53 lb in
Front Seat Belt Pretensioner Fastener 42 N.m 31 lb in
Inflatable Restraint Discriminating Front End Sensor 7.5 N.m 66 lb in
Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Fasteners 10 N.m 89 lb in
Inflatable Restraint Roof Rail Module Fasteners 9 N.m 80 lb in
Inflatable Restraint Seat Position Sensor Fastener 3 N.m 25 lb in
Inflatable Restraint Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM) Fasteners 7 N.m 56 lb in
Inflatable Restraint Side Impact Sensor Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Inflatable Restraint Steering Wheel Module Coil Bolt 3 N.m 27 lb in
Seat Belt Buckle Pretensioner Bolt 42 N.m 31 lb ft
Seat Shoulder Belt Guide Fastener 42 N.m 31 lb ft
Seat Shoulder Belt Retractor Fastener 68 N.m 50 lb ft
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