Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Battery Cable Terminal Bolt | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Battery Hold Down Retainer Bolt | 18 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Battery Negative Cable Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Battery Negative Cable Ground Bolt | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable Nut (at the underhood electrical center) | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable Nut (at the starter) | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |
| Generator BAT Terminal Nut | 13 N.m | 115 lb in |
| Generator Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolt (at the front of the bracket) | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Bracket Bolt (at the rear of the bracket) | 23 N.m | 17 lb ft |
| Starter Motor Mounting Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Starter Shield Bolt | 8 N.m | 115 lb in |
| Starter Shield Nut | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |