Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Air Cleaner Stud | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Air Conditioning (A/C) Condenser Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Charge Air Cooler Pipe Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Coolant Heater Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Exhaust Heat Shield Bolt | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Radiator Air Deflector Bolt | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Radiator Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Radiator Surge Tank Bracket Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Radiator Upper Support Bracket Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Surge Tank Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Thermostat Housing Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Thermostat Housing Cover Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Bracket | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Fitting | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Bolt | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Bolt | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Water Pump Access Plate Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Water Pump Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Water Pump Drain Plug | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Water Pump Sprocket Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |