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Fastener Specifications

Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components

NOTE: All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 
Application
Catalytic Converter Gasket
Catalytic Converter Seal
Exhaust Manifold Gasket
Exhaust Muffler Gasket
Single Use Threaded Fastener/Component Tightening Specifications

NOTE: All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. 
Application Specification
Metric (English)
Exhaust Manifold Fasteners (LTG)
  • First Pass:
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Second Pass:
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE: All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 
Application Specification
Metric (English)
Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Bolt (LGW, LTG) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Nut (LGW, LGX) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter to Cylinder Head Nut (LGW, LGX) 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter to Turbocharger Nut (LTG) 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Exhaust Manifold Brace Fastener (LTG) 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt (LTG) 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Exhaust Muffler to Catalytic Converter Nut (LGW, LGX, LTG) 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Exhaust Pipe Clamp Nut (LGW, LGX) 50 N.m (37 lb ft)
Exhaust Rear Muffler Rear Hanger Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Floor Panel Number 2 Cross Bar Reinforcement Bolt (LGW, LGX, LTG) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Floor Panel Number 4 Bar Fastener (LGW, LGX, LTG) 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Front Body Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Front Body Exhaust Heat Shield Retainers 1.75 N.m (15 lb in)
Intermediate Body Exhaust Heat Shield Fasteners 1.75 N.m (15 lb in)
Turbocharger Heat Shield Bolt (LGW) 10 N.m (89 lb in)