Fastener Specifications

2021 GMC Yukon Denali, 3.0L Eng VIN T, 4WDSECTION Fastener Specifications
GM5618891Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Front Seat

Callout Component Name [ Component Quantity ] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Seat Adjuster Finish Cover Bolt [ 2x ] - - 4.5 N.m (40 lb in) Front Seat Cushion Cover Retainer Replacement 
2 Front Seat Bolt [ 4x ] - - 45 N.m (33 lb ft) Front Seat Removal and Installation 
3 Front Seat Bolt @ Front Seat Adjuster Lower Finish Cover - - 4.5 N.m (40 lb in) Front Seat Adjuster Lower Finish Cover Replacement 
4 Front Seat Bolt @ Front Seat Back Frame [ 4x ] - Yes 45 N.m (33 lb ft) Front Seat Back Frame Replacement 
5 Front Seat Bolt @ Front Seat Back Upper Cover - - 1 N.m (9 lb in) Front Seat Back Upper Cover Replacement - Lower 
6 Front Seat Bolt @ Front Seat Back Upper Support [ 2x ] - Yes 5 N.m (44 lb in) Front Seat Back Upper Support Replacement 
7 Front Seat Bolt @ Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover [ 2x ] - - 4.5 N.m (40 lb in) Front Seat Cushion Outer Finish Cover Replacement 
8 Front Seat Bolt @ Front Seat Inner Adjuster Front Finish Cover [ 2x ] - - 4.5 N.m (40 lb in) Front Seat Inner Adjuster Front Finish Cover Replacement 
GM5618892Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Front Seat -Center

Callout Component Name [ Component Quantity ] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Seat Armrest Adjust Retainer Bolt - - 4.7 N.m (42 lb in) Front Seat Center Armrest Replacement 
2 Front Seat Armrest Cup Holder Bolt [ 2x ] - - 4.7 N.m (42 lb in) Front Seat Armrest Cup Holder Replacement 
3 Front Seat Armrest Lid Bolt [ 4x ] - - 4.7 N.m (42 lb in) Front Seat Armrest Lid Replacement 
4 Front Seat Back Latch Bolt [ 2x ] - - 100 N.m (74 lb ft) Front Seat Back Latch Replacement (Center Seat) 
5 Front Seat Bolt [ 4x ] - - 45 N.m (33 lb ft) Front Center Seat Removal and Installation 
6 Front Seat Center Armrest Bolt [ 2x ] - - 45 N.m (33 lb ft) Front Seat Center Armrest Replacement 
7 Front Seat Center Armrest Pivot Bolt - Yes 22 N.m (16 lb ft) Front Seat Center Armrest Replacement 
8 Front Seat Center Storage Compartment Bolt - - 4.7 N.m (42 lb in) Front Seat Cushion Pad Center Support Replacement 
9 Front Seat Cushion Center Pad Pivot Bolt - - 20 N.m (15 lb ft) Front Seat Cushion Center Pad Replacement 
10 Front Seat Stowage Compartment Bolt - Front [ 2x ] - - 4.7 N.m (42 lb in) Front Seat Stowage Compartment Replacement (Armrest Compartment) , or Front Seat Stowage Compartment Replacement (Seat Compartment) 
11 Front Seat Stowage Compartment Bolt - Rear - - 4.7 N.m (42 lb in) Front Seat Stowage Compartment Replacement (Armrest Compartment) , or Front Seat Stowage Compartment Replacement (Seat Compartment) 
GM5618411Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Rear Bench Seat

Callout Component Name [ Component Quantity ] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Seat Bolt @ Rear Seat Recliner Outer Finish Cover - Inboard - - 3.5 N.m (31 lb in) Rear Seat Recliner Outer Finish Cover Replacement - Inboard (Bucket) , or Rear Seat Recliner Outer Finish Cover Replacement - Inboard (Bench) 
2 Front Seat Bolt @ Rear Seat Recliner Outer Finish Cover - Outboard - - 3.5 N.m (31 lb in) Rear Seat Recliner Outer Finish Cover Replacement - Outboard 
3 Front Seat Bolt @ Rear Seat Track Finish Cover [ 2x ] - - 3.5 N.m (31 lb in) Rear Seat Track Finish Cover Replacement (40 Percent, Bucket) , or Rear Seat Track Finish Cover Replacement (60 Percent) 
4 Rear Seat Bolt [ 5x ]-60 Percent - - 45 N.m (33 lb ft) Rear Seat Removal and Installation (Bucket) , or Rear Seat Removal and Installation (40 Percent) , or Rear Seat Removal and Installation (60 Percent) 
Rear Seat Bolt [ 4x ]-40 Percent
5 Rear Seat Riser Bolt @ Rear Seat Adjuster Handle - - 4 N.m (36 lb in) Rear Seat Adjuster Handle Replacement 
6 Rear Seat Riser Bolt @ Rear Seat Armrest [ 2x ] - - 25 N.m (19 lb ft) Rear Seat Armrest Replacement (Bucket) , or Rear Seat Armrest Replacement (60 Percent) 
7 Rear Seat Riser Bolt @ Rear Seat Recliner Handle - - 4 N.m (36 lb in) Rear Seat Recliner Handle Replacement 
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Rear Bench Seat - Cables

Callout Component Name [ Component Quantity ] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Rear Seat Bolt [ 2x ] - - 9 N.m (80 lb in) Rear Seat Latch Cable Replacement - Track Release Comfort Adjustment (40 Percent, Bucket) , or Rear Seat Latch Cable Replacement - Track Release Comfort Adjustment (60 Percent) 
2 Rear Seat Cable Tie [ 7x ] Yes - - Rear Seat Back Latch Cable Replacement - Inboard (40 Percent, Bucket) , or Rear Seat Back Latch Cable Replacement - Inboard (60 Percent) 
Rear Seat Back Latch Cable Replacement - Outboard (40 Percent, Bucket) , or Rear Seat Back Latch Cable Replacement - Outboard (60 Percent) 
Rear Seat Inner Recliner Cable Replacement (40 Percent, Bucket) , or Rear Seat Inner Recliner Cable Replacement (60 Percent) 
Rear Seat Latch Cable Replacement - Track Release Comfort Adjustment (40 Percent, Bucket) , or Rear Seat Latch Cable Replacement - Track Release Comfort Adjustment (60 Percent) 
Rear Seat Latch Cable Replacement - Track Release Easy Entry (40 Percent, Bucket) , or Rear Seat Latch Cable Replacement - Track Release Easy Entry (60 Percent) 
3 Rear Seat Rivet Yes - - Rear Seat Back Latch Strap Replacement (40 Percent, Bucket) , or Rear Seat Back Latch Strap Replacement (60 Percent) 
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Rear Bucket Seat

Callout Component Name [ Component Quantity ] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Front Seat Bolt @ Rear Seat Recliner Outer Finish Cover - Inboard - - 3.5 N.m (31 lb in) Rear Seat Recliner Outer Finish Cover Replacement - Inboard (Bucket) , or Rear Seat Recliner Outer Finish Cover Replacement - Inboard (Bench) 
2 Front Seat Bolt @ Rear Seat Recliner Outer Finish Cover - Outboard - - 3.5 N.m (31 lb in) Rear Seat Recliner Outer Finish Cover Replacement - Outboard 
3 Front Seat Bolt @ Rear Seat Track Finish Cover [ 2x ] - - 3.5 N.m (31 lb in) Rear Seat Track Finish Cover Replacement (40 Percent, Bucket) , or Rear Seat Track Finish Cover Replacement (60 Percent) 
4 Rear Seat Armrest Bolt - - 30 N.m (22 lb ft) Rear Seat Armrest Replacement (Bucket) , or Rear Seat Armrest Replacement (60 Percent) 
5 Rear Seat Bolt [ 4x ] - - 45 N.m (33 lb ft) Rear Seat Removal and Installation (Bucket) , or Rear Seat Removal and Installation (40 Percent) , or Rear Seat Removal and Installation (60 Percent) 
6 Rear Seat Riser Bolt @ Rear Seat Adjuster Handle - - 4 N.m (36 lb in) Rear Seat Adjuster Handle Replacement 
7 Rear Seat Riser Bolt @ Rear Seat Recliner Handle - - 4 N.m (36 lb in) Rear Seat Recliner Handle Replacement 
GM5618557Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
Rear Bucket and 40 Percent Seat - Cables

Callout Component Name [ Component Quantity ] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Rear Seat Bolt [ 2x ] - - 9 N.m (80 lb in) Rear Seat Latch Cable Replacement - Track Release Comfort Adjustment (40 Percent, Bucket) , or Rear Seat Latch Cable Replacement - Track Release Comfort Adjustment (60 Percent) 
2 Rear Seat Cable Tie [ 6x ] Yes - - Rear Seat Back Latch Cable Replacement - Inboard (40 Percent, Bucket) , or Rear Seat Back Latch Cable Replacement - Inboard (60 Percent) 
Rear Seat Back Latch Cable Replacement - Outboard (40 Percent, Bucket) , or Rear Seat Back Latch Cable Replacement - Outboard (60 Percent) 
Rear Seat Inner Recliner Cable Replacement (40 Percent, Bucket) , or Rear Seat Inner Recliner Cable Replacement (60 Percent) 
Rear Seat Latch Cable Replacement - Track Release Comfort Adjustment (40 Percent, Bucket) , or Rear Seat Latch Cable Replacement - Track Release Comfort Adjustment (60 Percent) 
Rear Seat Latch Cable Replacement - Track Release Easy Entry (40 Percent, Bucket) , or Rear Seat Latch Cable Replacement - Track Release Easy Entry (60 Percent) 
3 Rear Seat Rivet Yes - - Rear Seat Back Latch Strap Replacement (40 Percent, Bucket) , or Rear Seat Back Latch Strap Replacement (60 Percent) 
GM5618106Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
3rd Row Seat

Callout Component Name [ Component Quantity ] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Rear Seat Bolt @ 3rd Row Seat Back Latch Release Handle - - 10 N.m (89 lb in) 3rd Row Seat Back Latch Release Handle Replacement (40 Percent) , or 3rd Row Seat Back Latch Release Handle Replacement (60 Percent) 
2 Rear Seat Bolt @ 3rd Row Seat Pull Strap - - 10 N.m (89 lb in) 3rd Row Seat Pull Strap Replacement 
3 3rd Row Seat Back Frame Bolt [ 4x ] - Yes 55 N.m (41 lb ft) 3rd Row Seat Back Frame Replacement (40 Percent Power) , or 3rd Row Seat Back Frame Replacement (40 Percent Manual) , or 3rd Row Seat Back Frame Replacement (60 Percent Manual) , or 3rd Row Seat Back Frame Replacement (60 Percent Power) 
4 3rd Row Seat Bolt [ 8x ] - - 45 N.m (33 lb ft) 3rd Row Seat Removal and Installation 
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3rd Row Seat-Cushion Frame

Callout Component Name [ Component Quantity ] Single Use Fastener/Component Thread Locking Adhesive Required Specification Procedure
Metric (English)
1 Rear Seat Cushion Frame Dampener Bolt - Yes 7.5 N.m (67 lb in) Rear Seat Cushion Frame Dampener Replacement (3rd Row Seat) 
2 3rd Row Seat Cushion Frame Bolt - Front [ 2x ] - Yes 22.5 N.m (17 lb ft) 3rd Row Seat Cushion Frame Replacement (40 Percent) , or 3rd Row Seat Cushion Frame Replacement (60 Percent) 
3 3rd Row Seat Cushion Frame Bolt - Rear [ 2x ] - Yes 22.5 N.m (17 lb ft) 3rd Row Seat Cushion Frame Replacement (40 Percent) , or 3rd Row Seat Cushion Frame Replacement (60 Percent) 
4 3rd Row Seat Cushion Frame Link Bolt [ 2x ] - Yes 22.5 N.m (17 lb ft) 3rd Row Seat Cushion Frame Replacement (40 Percent) , or 3rd Row Seat Cushion Frame Replacement (60 Percent) 
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