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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
Camshaft Position Sensor Seal
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor Seal
Evaporative Emission Canister Air Inlet Hose Tie Strap
Fuel Injector O-ring
Fuel Injector Seal
Fuel Injector Spacer
Fuel Pump Gasket
Fuel Tank Fuel Pump Module O-ring
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)
Fuel Feed Intermediate Pipe
  • First Pass:
15 N.m (11 lb ft)
  • Final Pass:
30 N.m (22 lb ft)
Fuel Pump Bolt
  • First Pass:
8 N.m (71 lb in)
  • Final Pass:
50 degrees
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications

NOTE:

All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. 

Application Specification
Metric (English)
Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor Fastener 3.5 N.m (31 lb in)
Air Cleaner Outlet Duct Clamp 4 N.m (35 lb in)
Air Cleaner Upper Housing Bolt 4 N.m (35 lb in)
Camshaft Position Actuator Exhaust Solenoid Valve Fastener 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Camshaft Position Actuator Intake Solenoid Valve Fastener 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Camshaft Position Sensor Fastener 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Charge Air Cooler Inlet Air Tube Bolt 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Charge Air Cooler Outlet Air Tube Fastener 22 N.m (16 lb ft)
Crankshaft Position Sensor Fastener 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Control Module Bracket Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Engine Coolant Air Bleed Hose Bolt 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Engine Oil Pressure Sensor 35 N.m (26 lb ft)
Fuel Feed Front Pipe Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Fuel Pressure Sensor 33 N.m (24 lb ft)
Fuel Injection Fuel Rail Bolt
  • First Pass:
Start ALL bolts by hand, but do NOT tighten.
  • Second Pass:
Tighten the outer two bolts by hand to seat the fuel injectors.
  • Third Pass:
Tighten the remaining bolts by hand.
  • Final Pass:
25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Fuel Pump Cover Fastener 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Fuel Pump Power Control Module Fastener 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Fuel Tank Filler Hose Clamp- Lower 3.5 N.m (31 lb in)
Fuel Tank Filler Hose Clamp- Upper 3 N.m (27 lb in)
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Fuel Tank Filler Pipe Nut 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Fuel Tank Strap Bolt 27 N.m (20 lb ft)
Heated Oxygen Sensor 42 N.m (31 lb ft)
Ignition Coil Fastener 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Intake Air Duct Bolt 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Intake Air Pressure and Temperature Sensor Fastener 4 N.m (35 lb in)
Knock Sensor Fastener 25 N.m (18 lb ft)
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor Fastener 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Mass Airflow Sensor Bolt 4 N.m (35 lb in)
Oil Pump Flow Control Valve Electrical Wiring Harness Connector Bracket Fastener 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Oil Pump Flow Control Valve Fastener 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Oil Pump Flow Control Valve Heat Shield Fastener 58 N.m (43 lb ft)
Pump and Component Oil Heat Shield Fastener 9 N.m (80 lb in)
Spark Plug 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Throttle Body Assembly Fastener 10 N.m (89 lb in)
Turbocharger Bypass Valve Solenoid Bolt 8 N.m (71 lb in)
Turbocharger Wastegate Actuator Fastener 20 N.m (15 lb ft)
Turbocharger Wastegate Regulator Solenoid Valve Fastener 7.8 N.m (69 lb in)
Vacuum Pump Fastener 10 N.m (89 lb in)