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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB20099-7X 5.3IREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISELECTRICALGAUGESINSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE TRIMSPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
2009 Saab 9-7X 5.3i
Fastener Tightening Specifications
2009 Saab 9-7X 5.3iSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Closeout Insulator Left Panel Screws | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Closeout Insulator Lower Panel Screws | 1.9 N.m | 17 lb in |
| Closeout Insulator Right Panel Screws | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Cowl Side Carrier Bracket Nuts | 50 N.m | 36 lb ft |
| Front Floor Console Armrest Fasteners | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Armrest Inner Panel Fasteners | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Floor Console Bracket to Floor Panel Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Floor Console Bracket to Instrument Panel Bracket Nuts | 10 N.m | 88 lb in |
| Front Floor Console Cup Holder Fasteners | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Floor Console Screws | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Floor Console Storage Bin Screws | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| HVAC Center Support Bracket Nuts | 10 N.m | 88 lb in |
| HVAC Module to Instrument Panel Carrier Nuts | 10 N.m | 88 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Assembly Bolts | 7 N.m | 62 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Cluster Bezel Screws | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Door Hinge Fasteners | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Door Latch Fasteners | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Door Lock Striker Fasteners | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Door Screws | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Wire Harness Ground Terminal to Front Fender Bolt | 10 N.m | 88 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Wire Harness to Front Plenum Weld Stud Nut | 10 N.m | 88 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Wire Harness to Ground Terminal Hood Bolt | 10 N.m | 88 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Wire Harness to Instrument Panel Support Bracket Screws | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Wire Harness to Left Instrument Panel Support Bracket Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Wire Harness to Splice Pack Bolt | 10 N.m | 88 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Wire Harness to Steering Column Electrical Connector Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Wire Harness to Underhood Battery Cable Terminal Nut | 10 N.m | 88 lb in |
| Knee Bolster Screw | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Knee Bolster Trim Panel Screw | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Side Window Defogger Duct Screw | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Steering Column Support Bracket Bolts | 50 N.m | 36 lb ft |
| Trim Plate Instrument Panel Accessory Screws | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Trim Plate Left Instrument Panel Accessory Screws | 2.5 N.m | 22 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:
- • 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.