Fastener Tightening Specifications
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Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Clock Retaining Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Console Compartment Door Screws | 1.6 N.m | 14 lb in |
| Console Extension Trim Bezel Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Data Link Connector (DLC) Screw | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| DIC and Power Outlet Bracket Screws | 1.6 N.m | 14 lb in |
| Floor Console to the Floor Console Bracket Bolts | 3.5 N.m | 31 lb in |
| Floor Console End Panel Screws | 1.6 N.m | 14 lb in |
| Floor Console Storage Bin Screws | 1.6 N.m | 14 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Assembly to Carrier Support Screws and Nuts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Carrier Side Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Instrument Panel Carrier Top Bolts | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Instrument Panel Center Support Bracket Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Instrument Panel Cluster Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Compartment Screws | 1.9 N.m | 17 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Cupholder Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel to Console Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Trim Pad Retaining Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Instrument Panel Upper Bracket Bolts | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Knee Bolster Deflector Nuts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Knee Bolster Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Lower Instrument Panel Trim Panel Screws | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Power Outlet Cover Screws | 1.6 N.m | 14 lb in |
| Underhood Ground and Connection Nut | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |