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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application	Specification
Application	Metric	English
Ashtray Housing to Instrument Panel Screws	1.9 N.m	17 lb in
Ballast and Ballast Subplate to Ballast Support Bracket Fastener	8.5 N.m	75 lb in
Ballast Subplate Fasteners	5 N.m	45 lb in
Ballast Support Bracket to Vehicle Fastener	8 N.m	70 lb in
Dome Lamp Base to High Mount Stoplamp Screws	2.5 N.m	22 lb in
Dome Lamp to High Mount Stoplamp Screws (Pickup)	2.5 N.m	22 lb in
Front Fog lamp Bolts	10 N.m	88 lb in
Ground Wire Screw to the Hood	1.9 N.m	17 lb in
Headlamp Mounting Bracket Bolts	1 N.m	9 lb in
Headlamp Mounting Bracket Flange Nut	2.5 N.m	22 lb in
Headlamp Starter Cable Screws	0.7 N.m	6 lb in
Headlamp Starter Screws	1 N.m	9 lb in
Headlamp Switch Panel to Instrument Panel Accessory Trim Plate Screws	1 N.m	9 lb in
High Mount Stoplamp Lens Screws (Pickup)	2.5 N.m	22 lb in
High Mount Stoplamp to Endgate Window Screws (Utility)	1.4 N.m	12 lb in
High Mount Stoplamp to Roof Screws (Utility)	1.4 N.m	12 lb in
License Plate Lamp to License Plate Bracket Screws	1.4 N.m	12 lb in
Sunshade to Vehicle Screws	1.9 N.m	17 lb in
Taillamp Assembly to Vehicle Screws	1.9 N.m	17 lb in
Underhood Lamp to Hood Screws	1.9 N.m	17 lb in

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Section 868 (Lighting Systems): Specifications

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic