Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Ion Red Line, 2007 Saturn Ion 3, and 2007 Saturn Ion 2. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Charged Air Cooler Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Charged Air Cooler Pump Clamp Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Charged Air Cooler Reservoir Bolt | 8 N.m | 70 lb in |
| Condenser Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Coolant Heater Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Exhaust Shield Stud | 22 N.m | 16 lb ft |
| Lower Radiator Mount Bracket Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Tube/Hose Bolt/Nut (RPO LSJ) | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Surge Tank Bolt | 6.5 N.m | 58 lb in |
| Thermostat Cover Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Thermostat Housing Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Transmission Oil Cooler Line to Radiator | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Underhood Junction Block Bracket Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Underhood Junction Block Bracket Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Water Pump Access Plate Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Water Pump Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Water Pump Sprocket Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |