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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2013EQUINOX LS, AWD, GASREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENTINTERIOR/EXTERIOR TRIMINSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM AND CONSOLE TRIMSPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS, AWD, Gas
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2013 Chevrolet Equinox LS, AWD, GasSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Brake Pedal Bracket to the Instrument Panel Carrier Assembly | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Drivers Knee Bolster Panel Fasteners | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Drivers Knee Bolster Panel Reinforcement Fasteners | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Accessory Trim Plate Fasteners | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Armrest Fasteners | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Compartment Door Latch Fasteners | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Nuts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| HVAC Module to the Instrument Panel Carrier Assembly | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Carrier Assembly to the Mod Plate | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Instrument Panel Carrier Assembly to the Vehicle Body | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Instrument Panel Center Compartment Bracket Fasteners | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Center Compartment Fasteners | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Fasteners | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Door Dampener Fasteners | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Inflatable Restraint Fasteners | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Fasteners | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Lower Extension Accessory Bezel Fasteners | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Lower Trim Pad Retainer Fasteners | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Screws | 2.5 N.m | 22 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.