Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Buick Regal and 2002 Buick Century. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specifications | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Coolant Recovery Reservoir Mounting Nut | 3.3 N.m | 29 lb in |
| Cooling Fan Shroud Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Coolant Heater Bolt | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug | 19 Mm | 14 lb ft |
| Engine Block Heater Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Knock Sensor (3.8L) | 19 N.m | 14 lb ft |
| Radiator Bracket Mounting Bolt | 10 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Radiator Lower Air Deflector | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Thermostat Bypass Pipe Bolt | 11 N.m | 98 lb in |
| Thermostat Bypass Pipe Nut | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Water Outlet Housing Bolt (3.1 L) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Water Outlet Housing Bolt/Stud (3.8L) | 27 N.m | 20 lb ft |
| Water Pump Bolt (3.1 L) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Water Pump Bolt (Long) (3.8 L) | 34 N.m | 25 lb ft |
| Water Pump Bolt (Short) (3.8 L) | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Water Pump Pulley Bolt (3.1 L) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Water Pump Pulley Bolt (3.8L) | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |