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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2006G6 GTP, 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 40 (ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, Standard
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2006 Pontiac G6 GTP, 2D Coupe, StandardSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Battery Hold-Down Bracket | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Battery Hold Down Bracket Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Battery Terminal Bolts | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Belt Tensioner Bolts | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Condenser Block-to-Radiator End Tank Bolt | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Condenser-to-Radiator Bolts | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Degas Pipe-to-Head Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Fan Shroud-to-Radiator Bolts | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Front Timing Belt Cover Bolt | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Intake Manifold Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Left Headlamp Assembly Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Liquid Line Clamp-to-Condenser Bolt | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Lower Cradle Splash Shield Fasteners | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Lower Fan Shroud-to-Condenser Bolts | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Lower Fan Shroud-to-Condenser Mounting Studs | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Lower Transaxle Cooler Line-to-Radiator End Tank | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Lower Transmission Cooler Line-to-Radiator End Tank | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Power Steering Fluid Reservoir-to-Fan Shroud Bolts | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Puller Fan Shroud-to-Radiator Bolts | 4 N.m | 35 lb in |
| Radiator Bracket-to-Rail Bolts | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Splash Shield Bolts | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Thermostat Housing Bolts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Thermostat Housing-to-Block Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Upper Transaxle Cooler Line-to-Radiator End Tank | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Upper Transmission Cooler Line-to-Radiator End Tank | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Water Pump Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Water Pump Mount and Heat Shield Block Bolt | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Water Pump Pulley Bolt | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Water Pump Sprocket-to-Water Pump Bolts | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.