Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Buick Park Avenue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Battery Cable to Battery Post Nut | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Battery Negative Cable to Engine Block Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Negative Cable to Side Rail Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable to Starter Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Battery Positive Cable to Underhood Fuse Block Nut | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Battery Retainer Nut | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Generator Brace Bolt (L36) | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Generator Brace Bolt (L67) | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Generator Brace Nut | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Mounting Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Output BAT Terminal Nut | 12.5 N.m | 111 lb in |
| Solenoid S Terminal Nut | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Starter Motor Mounting Bolt | 43 N.m | 32 lb ft |
| Transition Block Cable Bolt | 14 N.m | 124 lb in |