Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Buick LaCrosse and 2008 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Catalytic Converter Bolt | 45 N.m | 33 lb ft |
| Catalytic Converter Nuts | 60 N.m | 44 lb ft |
| EGR Adapter Pipe to Exhaust Manifold Bolt | 29 N.m | 21 lb ft |
| Engine Lift Bracket Bolt/Nut | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Exhaust Crossover Pipe Bolt/Nut | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Exhaust Crossover Pipe Bolt/Stud | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Exhaust Crossover Pipe Heat Shield Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Exhaust Crossover Pipe Heat Shield Nut | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Bolt/Nut | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Nuts | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Nut | 16 N.m | 12 lb ft |
| Exhaust Manifold Pipe Stud Nut | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Exhaust Pipe Rear Hanger Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Fuel Injector Sight Shield Bracket Nut | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Rear Bumper Impact Bar Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |