Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Buick Regal. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Battery Hold Down Retainer Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Battery Hold Down Strap Bolt | 12 N.m | 9 lb ft |
| Battery Negative Cable Fastener (Battery Post) | 12 N.m | 9 lb ft |
| Battery Negative Cable Engine Block Ground Bolt (LAF/LF1) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Negative Cable Ground Nut | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable Nut (Battery Post) | 12 N.m | 9 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable Nut (Battery Fuse Block) | 12 N.m | 9 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable Nut at the Starter (LF1) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable Nut at the Starter (LAF) | 17 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Battery Tray Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Body Harness Negative Ground Bolt (Battery Post) | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Generator BAT Terminal Nut | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Generator Bolt (LAF/LE5) | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Generator Bolt (LF1) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolt (LAF/LE5) | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Nut (LAF/LE5) | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Starter Motor Mounting Bolt | 58 N.m | 43 lb ft |
| Starter Shield Bolt | 7 N.m | 62 lb in |
| Starter Solenoid Nut | 17 N.m | 12 lb ft |