2004 Saturn Ion Red LineFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Fastener Tightening Specifications

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Saturn Ion 3, 2004 Saturn Ion 2, and 2004 Saturn Ion 1. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Accelerator Cable Bracket Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Accelerator Pedal Retaining Nuts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Air Cleaner Assembly Attaching Nut 10 N.m 89 lb in
Air Cleaner Intake Duct Assembly Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Air Cleaner Intake Duct Clamp 5 N.m 44 lb in
Air Cleaner Outlet Resonator Clamp 5 N.m 44 lb in
CKP Sensor Bolt 8 N.m 71 lb in
Engine Control Module (ECM) Harness Connector Bolt 4 N.m 35 lb in
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor 10 N.m 89 lb in
EVAP Canister Purge Valve Mounting Bracket Nut 8 N.m 71 lb in
EVAP Canister Retaining Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Filler Hose Clamp 4.5 N.m 40 lb in
Fuel Filler Pipe Attaching Screw 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Filler Pipe Lower Retaining Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Filter Retaining Bolt 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Rail Studs 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Supply Line Fitting 10 N.m 89 lb in
Fuel Tank Strap Bolts 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 1 30 N.m 22 lb ft
Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) 2 41 N.m 30 lb ft
Idle Air Control (IAC) Valve Screw 3 N.m 27 lb in
Ignition Coil Housing Retaining Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Ignition Control Module (ICM) Screws 1.5 N.m 13 lb in
Knock Sensor (KS) 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Rear Brake Hose Bracket 10 N.m 89 lb in
Spark Plugs 20 N.m 15 lb in
Throttle Body Attaching Bolts 10 N.m 89 lb in
Throttle Position (TP) Sensor Mounting Screw 2 N.m 18 lb in
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