2004 Mitsubishi Eclipse GTS, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Fastener Tightening Specifications

ITEM SPECIFICATION
Engine control system 
Accelerator pedal bracket installation 12 ± 2 N.m (100 ± 22 in-lb)
Bracket nut 4.9 ± 1.0 N.m (44 ± 8 in-lb)
Auto-cruise control system 
Auto-cruise control-ECU installation nut 4.9 ±1.0 N.m (44 ± 8 in-lb)
Emission control system <2.4L Engine> 
Center exhaust pipe bolt 59 ± 10 N.m (44 ± 7 ft-lb)
EGR valve bolt 19 ± 3 N.m (14 ± 2ft-lb)
Front exhaust pipe nut 49 ± 10 N.m (37 ± 7 ft-lb)
Hanger bolt 12 ± 2 N.m (107 ± 17 in-lb)
Heated oxygen sensor 44 ± 5 N.m (33 ± 3 ft-lb)
Emission control system <3.0L Engine> 
Center exhaust pipe bolt 59 ± 10 N.m (44 ± 7 ft-lb)
EGR valve bolt 22 ± 4 N.m (16 ± 3 ft-lb)
Exhaust fitting stay (M8) 12 ± 2 N.m (107 ± 17in-lb)
Exhaust fitting stay (M12) 32 ± 7 N.m (24 ± 5 ft-lb)
Front exhaust pipe nut 49 ± 9 N.m (37 ± 6 ft-lb)
Hanger bolt 12 ± 2 N.m (107 ± 17 in-lb)
Heated oxygen sensor 44 ± 5 N.m (33 ± 3 ft-lb)
Warm-up three-way catalytic converter nut 35 ± 4 N.m (26 ± 3 ft-lb)
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