2004 Pontiac Aztek Base, FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fastener Tightening Specifications

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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Accelerator Cable Bracket Bolts 13 N.m 115 lb in
Accelerator Cable Bracket Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Accelerator Pedal Bolt/Stud 5 N.m 44 lb in
Air Cleaner Duct Clamp 2 N.m 18 lb in
Air Cleaner Housing Screws 3 N.m 27 lb in
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Crankshaft Position 7X (CKP) Sensor Bolts 11 N.m 97 lb in
Crankshaft Position 24X (CKP) Sensor Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Pipe Bolt 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Pipe Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 20 N.m 15 lb ft
EVAP Canister Purge Valve Bracket Bolt 9 N.m 80 lb in
EVAP Vent Valve Bracket Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve Bolts 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Fuel Filler Pipe Screw 2.5 N.m 22 lb in
Fuel Filler Pipe to Underbody Screw 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Filter Mounting Bracket Bolt 20 N.m 15 lb ft
Fuel Pressure Regulator Bolt 8.5 N.m 75 lb in
Fuel Pressure and Return Pipes 17 N.m 13 lb ft
Fuel Rail Nuts/Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Sender Access Panel Nuts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Hose Clamp 2.5 N.m 22 lb in
Fuel Tank Strap Bolts 48 N.m 35 lb ft
Heated Oxygen Sensors (HO2S) 41 N.m 30 lb ft
Heater Pipe to Throttle Body Nut 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve Screws 3 N.m 27 lb in
Ignition Coil to Ignition Control Module (ICM) Screws 4.5 N.m 40 lb in
In-Line Fuel Filter Outlet Nut 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Knock Sensor (KS) 19 N.m 14 lb ft
Manifold Absolute Pressure (MAP) Sensor Bolt 3 N.m 27 lb in
PCM Connector 8 N.m 71 lb in
Spark Plug
  • CKP Sensor Harness Retaining Clip Bolt
 10 N.m 89 lb in
  • To a New Cylinder Head
 20 N.m 15 lb ft
  • To an Existing Cylinder Head
 15 N.m 11 lb ft
Throttle Body Nuts/Bolts 28 N.m 21 lb ft
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Screws 2 N.m 18 lb in
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