1997 Saturn SC2 Automatic, MP6FACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fastener Tightening Specifications

FASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS

Application Specifications
Metric English
Door Alignment Cone Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Door Check Link-to-Body Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Door Check Link-to-Door Bolt 25 N.m 19 lb ft
Door Hinge-to-Body Bolts 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Door Hinge-to-Door Bolts 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Door Latch-to-Door Fasteners 11 N.m 98 lb in
Door Rear Applique 2 N.m 18 lb in
Door Striker Front Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Front Door Inside Release Handle Fasteners 2.5 N.m 22 lb in
Front Door Striker Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Inside Door Handle Screw (Sedan/Wagon) 2.5 N.m 22 lb in
Inside Rear Handle Screws (Coupe) 5 N.m 44 lb in
Manual Mirror Cable-to-Trim Panel Set Screw 3 N.m 27 lb in
Outer Door Panel Fasteners (Use Threadlocker) 6 N.m 53 lb in
Outer Sealing Strip-Belt Seal (Sedan/Wagon) 6 N.m 53 lb in
Outside Rear View Mirror Nuts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Power Mirror Motor Screws 3 N.m 27 lb in
Rear Door Check Link-to-Body Bolt 25 N.m 19 lb ft
Rear Door Check Link-to-Door Nuts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Rear Door Exterior Panel Fasteners (3-Door Coupe) (Front of Door) 7-11 N.m 80 lb in
Rear Door Exterior Panel Fasteners (3-Door Coupe) (Rear of Door) 5-7 N.m 53 lb in
Rear Door Front Applique Screws (Sedan/Wagon) 2 N.m 18 lb in
Rear Door Front Window Guide Bolt (Sedan/Wagon) 7.5 N.m 67 lb in
Rear Door Hinge Check Link-to-Body Bolts 16 N.m 12 lb ft
Rear Door Hinge-to-Body Bolts (Coupe) 28 N.m 21 lb ft
Rear Door Hinge-to-Body Bolts (Sedan/Wagon) 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Rear Door Hinge-to-Door Bolts (Coupe) 28 N.m 21 lb ft
Rear Door Hinge-to-Door Bolts (Sedan/Wagon) 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Rear Door Inside Release Handle Fastener 2.5 N.m 22 lb in
Rear Door Latch Fasteners (Sedan/Wagon) 11 N.m 97 lb in
Rear Door Lower Latch Bolts (Coupe) 24 N.m 18 lb ft
Rear Door Lower Striker-to-Body Bolts (Coupe) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Rear Door Outer Sealing Strip-Belt Seal 2 N.m 18 lb in
Rear Door Quarter Window Retaining Bolts (Coupe) 2 N.m 18 lb in
Rear Door Rear Window Guide Bolts (Sedan/Wagon) 7.5 N.m 67 lb in
Rear Door Release Handle Fasteners (Coupe) 2.5 N.m 23 lb in
Rear Door Stabilizer Pin (Sedan/Wagon) 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Rear Door Striker Fasteners 25 N.m 19 lb ft
Rear Door-to-Body Bolts (Coupe) 28 N.m 21 lb ft
Rear Door Trim Panel Fasteners (Coupe) 5 N.m 44 lb in
Rear Door Upper Hinge Check Link Bolts 11 N.m 8 lb ft
Rear Door Upper Latch Bolts (Coupe) 24 N.m 18 lb ft
Rear Door Upper Striker-to-Body Bolts (Coupe) 32 N.m 24 lb ft
Rear Outer Door Panel Bolts (Use Threadlocker) 6 N.m 53 lb in
Rear Side Door Release Handle Fasteners (Coupe) 2.5 N.m 23 lb in
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