Fastener Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2021 GMC Terrain and 2021 Chevrolet Equinox. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Single Use Non-Threaded Fasteners/Components
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NOTE:
All fasteners/components listed in this table MUST BE DISCARDED and replaced with NEW after removal. |
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| Application |
| Catalytic Converter Gasket |
| Exhaust System Front Gasket |
| Exhaust System Intermediate Gasket |
| Exhaust Manifold Gasket |
Reusable Threaded Fastener Tightening Specifications
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NOTE:
All fasteners listed in this table can be reused after removal. |
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| Application | Specification |
| Metric (English) | |
| Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Bolt | 22 N.m (16 lb-ft) |
| Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Nut (LYX) | 22 N.m (16 lb-ft) |
| Catalytic Converter Brace Bracket Nut @ Transmission Housing Stud (LYX) | 58 N.m (43 lb-ft) |
| Catalytic Converter Clamp Bolt (LYX) | 15 N.m (11 lb-ft) |
| Catalytic Converter Heat Shield Bolt (LYX) | 10 N.m (89 lb/in) |
| Catalytic Converter Nut | 22 N.m (16 lb-ft) |
| Exhaust Front Pipe Nut | 22 N.m (16 lb-ft) |
| Exhaust Front Underbody Heat Shield Retainer | 1.5 N.m (13 lb/in) |
| Exhaust Intermediate Underbody Heat Shield Retainer | 1.5 N.m (13 lb/in) |
| Exhaust Muffler Heat Shield Retainer | 1.5 N.m (13 lb/in) |
| Exhaust Rear Muffler Insulator Bolt (LYX) | 22 N.m (16 lb-ft) |
| Exhaust Rear Muffler Rear Hanger Bolt | 22 N.m (16 lb-ft) |