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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
Exhaust Manifold 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 Bolt
First Pass: 27 N.m (20 lb ft)
Second Pass: loosen 180 degrees
Final Pass: 23 N.m (17 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 Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Catalytic Converter Nut 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Exhaust Control Valve Actuator Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Exhaust Hanger Bracket Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt
With GPF
10 N.m (89 lb in)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Exhaust System Rear Nut 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Exhaust System Washer 1.5 N.m (13 lb in)
Exhaust Muffler Hanger Bracket Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)