Fastener Tightening Specifications

2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Condenser to Radiator Bolts 6 N.m 53 lb in
Coolant Air Bleed Pipe
  • LZ4
10 N.m 89 lb in
Coolant Crossover Pipe Bolts
  • LZ4
50 N.m 37 lb ft
Coolant Heater
  • LZ4
60 N.m 44 lb ft
Coolant Heater Bolt
  • LAT, LE5
10 N.m 89 lb in
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor
  • LAT, LE5, LZ4
20 N.m 15 lb ft
  • LY7
22 N.m 16 lb ft
Exhaust Heat Shield Bolts
  • LE5
23 N.m 17 lb ft
Fuel Feed Pipe Line Nut
  • LZ4
10 N.m 89 lb in
Lower Radiator Support Bracket Bolts 60 N.m 44 lb ft
Radiator Outlet Pipe Nut
  • LAT
20 N.m 15 lb ft
Radiator Surge Tank Pipe Bolts
  • LZ4
10 N.m 89 lb in
Radiator Upper Bracket Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Surge Tank To Body Bolts 6 N.m 53 lb in
Thermostat Housing Bolts
  • LAT, LY7, LE5
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • LZ4
25 N.m 18 lb ft
Thermostat Housing Cover Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Access Plate Bolt
  • LE5
10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Bolts
  • LAT, LE5
25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • LZ4, LY7
10 N.m 89 lb in
Water Pump Pulley Bolts
  • LY7
10 N.m 89 lb in
  • LZ4
25 N.m 18 lb ft
Water Pump Sprocket Bolts
  • LAT, LE5
10 N.m 89 lb ft
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