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HOMESERVICE MANUALSGMC1999FORWARD CONTROL 5.7 R, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 696 (INSTRUMENT PANEL, GAGES, AND CONSOLE)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, Automatic
Fastener Tightening Specifications
1999 GMC Forward Control 5.7 R, AutomaticSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Front Floor Console Armrest Hinge Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Floor Console at Rear of Storage Compartment Base Bolt | 12 N.m | 106 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Bolt | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Bracket Rear of Transaxle Shift Lever Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Center Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Rear Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Head Up Display Module Bolt | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Cluster HUD Bolt | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Cluster Lens Screw | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Ashtray Bracket Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Cluster Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Door Screw | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Hinge Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Latch Screw | 1 N.m | 9 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Striker Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Lower Bolt | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Trim Pad at Cluster Pocket Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Trim Pad Mounting at Windshield Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Trim Pad to Compartment Bolt | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Knee Bolster Bracket Bolt at IP | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Knee Bolster Bracket Bolt at Steering Column Support | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Steering Column Opening Filler Bolt | 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.