Fastener Tightening Specifications
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| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Battery tray Support Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Check Link Strap Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Check Link Strap Nuts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Cowl Support Brace Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Door Hinge Bolts | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Door Striker Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Endgate Hinge Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Electrical Center Retaining Nut | 2.5 N.m | 22 lb in |
| Endgate Support Cable Anchor Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Endgate Support Cable Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Endgate Theft Deterrent Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Front End Diagonal Brace Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Fuel Filler Door Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Hood Hinge Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Hood Latch Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb ft |
| Hood Latch Release Cable Handle Nut | 11 N.m | 97 lb in |
| Hood link Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Hood Spring Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Lower Washer Reservoir Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Pickup Box Bolts | 85 N.m | 63 lb ft |
| Pickup Box Side Panel Brace Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Pickup Panel Side Shield Bolts | 2 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Radiator Brace Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Radiator Mounting Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Radiator Support Nut | 70 N.m | 52 lb ft |
| Rear Lower Fender Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Tie Bar Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Upper Condenser Mounting Bolts | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Upper Cowl Bracket Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Upper Headlamp Housing Screws | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |
| Wheelhouse Bracket Bolts | 25 N.m | 18 lb in |
| Wheelhouse Bracket Nuts | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Wheel Well Screws | 9 N.m | 80 lb in |