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2008 Pontiac Grand Prix Base

Fastener Tightening Specifications

2008 Pontiac Grand Prix BaseSECTION Fastener Tightening Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Application Specification
Metric English
Battery
  • Battery Cable-to-Battery Terminal Retainer
 15 N.m 11 lb ft
  • Battery Cable-to-Generator Retaining Nut
 8 N.m 71 lb in
  • Battery Hold Down Bracket Nuts
 8 N.m 71 lb in
  • Body Ground Bolt
 14 N.m 10 lb ft
  • Fuse and Relay Block-to-Inner Fender Bolts
 15 N.m 11 lb ft
  • Ground Bolt
 23 N.m 17 lb ft
  • Positive (+) Battery Cable-to-Starter Solenoid Retaining Nut
 9 N.m 79 lb in
Charging System
  • Drive Pulley Retaining Nut
 111 N.m 82 lb ft
  • Generator B+ Terminal Retaining Nut
 9.8 N.m 86 lb in
  • Generator Brace Bolts
 29 N.m 21 lb ft
  • Generator Lower Mounting Bolt - 1.8L LV6
 54 N.m 40 lb ft
  • Generator Lower Mounting Bolt - 1.8L LNK
 58 N.m 43 lb ft
  • Generator Pulley Bolt
 111 N.m 81 lb ft
  • Generator Upper Mounting Bolt
 25 N.m 18 lb ft
Cranking System
  • Positive (+) Battery Cable-to-Starter Solenoid Retaining Nut
 9 N.m 80 lb in
  • Solenoid End Cover Bolts
 7.5 N.m 66 lb in
  • Solenoid Lead Wire Nut
 6.5 N.m 58 lb in
  • Solenoid Terminal Nuts
 9.8 N.m 84 lb in
  • Starter Motor Mounting Bolts
 37 N.m 27 lb ft
Ignition System
  • Ignition Coil Bolts
 9 N.m 80 lb in
  • Spark Plugs - 1.8L LV6
 25 N.m 18 lb ft
  • Spark Plugs - 1.8L LNK
 18 N.m 13 lb ft
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