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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPONTIAC2008GRAND PRIX BASEREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 99 (BATTERY, CHARGING SYSTEM AND STARTING SYSTEM)SPECIFICATIONSFASTENER TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
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 2007 Buick LaCrosse and 2007 Buick Allure. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fastener Tightening Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Battery Cables to Battery Bolt | 17 N.m | 13 lb ft |
| Battery Hold Down Bolt | 18 N.m | 13 lb in |
| Battery Negative Cable to Engine Block Bolt | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Battery Negative Cable to Side Rail Bolt | 36 N.m | 27 lb ft |
| Battery Negative Terminal Bolt | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Cable Junction Block Lead Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Battery Positive Cable to Starter Terminal Nut | 12.5 N.m | 111 lb in |
| Battery Positive Cable to Underhood Fuse Block Nut | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Battery Positive Terminal Bolt | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Battery Retainer Bolt | 25 N.m | 18 lb ft |
| Battery Side Terminal Adapter | 15 N.m | 11 lb ft |
| Battery Tray Bolt | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Battery Tray Bolt (LY7) | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Front Air Inlet Panel Assembly Bolt | 6 N.m | 53 lb in |
| Generator Bolt 3.8L | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Brace Bolt 3.8L | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
| Generator Mounting Bolt | 35 N.m | 26 lb ft |
| Generator Output BAT Terminal Nut | 20 N.m | 15 lb ft |
| Generator Output BAT Terminal Nut (LY7) | 12.5 N.m | 111 lb in |
| Generator Rear Brace Bolt/Nut 3.8L | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Rear Bracket Bolt 3.8L | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Generator Stud 3.8L | 50 N.m | 37 lb ft |
| Ground Wire Bolt | 10 N.m | 89 lb ft |
| Starter Bolt | 43 N.m | 32 lb ft |
| Starter Heat Shield Fastener | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Starter Heat Shield Mounting Bracket Nut | 8 N.m | 71 lb in |
| Starter Motor Mounting Bolt | 40 N.m | 30 lb ft |
| Starter Solenoid BAT Terminal Nut | 10 N.m | 89 lb in |
| Starter Solenoid S Terminal Nut | 3 N.m | 27 lb in |
| Starter Solenoid S Terminal Nut (LY7) | 5 N.m | 44 lb in |
| Transaxle Stud Nut | 30 N.m | 22 lb ft |
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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.