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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2025EQUINOX ACTIV, 4WDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 10 (ENGINE HEATING SYSTEM AND ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER SPECIFICATIONS
2025 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV, 4WD
Fastener Specifications
2025 Chevrolet Equinox ACTIV, 4WDSECTION Fastener Specifications
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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 |
| Engine Coolant Heater Seal |
| Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Gasket |
| Engine Oil Cooler Gasket |
| Water Outlet Seal |
| Water Pump Gasket |
| Water Pump Housing 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) | |
| Auxiliary Water Pump Bracket Bolt | 9 N.m (80 lb in) |
| Engine Coolant Fan Bolt | 5 N.m (44 lb in) |
| Engine Coolant Heater | 50 N.m (37 lb ft) |
| Engine Coolant Thermostat Housing Bolt | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Ground Nut | 9 N.m (80 lb in) |
| Radiator Surge Tank Bolt | 9 N.m (80 lb in) |
| Radiator Upper Bracket Bolt | 14 N.m (124 lb in) |
| Thermostat Bypass Pipe Bolt | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Turbocharger Coolant Feed Pipe Hollow Screw | 35 N.m (26 lb ft) |
| Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Fastener | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Turbocharger Coolant Return Pipe Hollow Screw | 35 N.m (26 lb ft) |
| Water Outlet Bolt | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
| Water Pump Bolt | 25 N.m (18 lb ft) |
| Water Pump Bolt @ Water Pump Housing | 10 N.m (89 lb in) |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.