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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 12:10 AM
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Am replacing my black washers and screws on the body with new stainless washers and screws.
Any one have the correct torque setting for these screws.
Engine compartment
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 12:43 AM
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18 lb in-----------From Service Manual, But I know you didn't need this.

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Installation Procedure




Position the fender with the fender reinforcement to the vehicle.

Notice
Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.


Starting at the rearmost hole, install the fender to the wheelhouse upper flange screws. Tighten
Tighten the fender to upper flange screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).





Install the fender to the wheelhouse upper front flange screws. Tighten
Tighten the fender to upper front flange screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).





Install the fender to the upper hinge pillar fender bracket screw. Tighten
Tighten the fender to the upper hinge pillar bracket screw to 4 N·m (36 lb in).

Install the fender's rear center flange to hinge pillar screw. Tighten
Tighten the fender to center flange screw to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

Install the bottom of the fender to the rocker panel screw. Tighten
Tighten the fender to the rocker panel screw to 3 N·m (27 lb in).





Install the fender opening to the wheelhouse screws. Tighten
Tighten the fender to the wheelhouse wheel opening screws to 3 N·m (26 lb in).





Align the fender to the front fascia.
Install the front fascia to the fender reinforcement studs nuts. Tighten
Tighten the fascia to the fender reinforcement stud nuts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

Install headlamp housing. Refer to Headlamp Capsule Replacement in Lighting Systems.



Install the front fascia close out panel. Refer to Close Out Panel - Front Bumper Fascia Lower in Bumpers.



Install the rear inner panel. Tighten
Tighten the rear inner panel bolts to 2 N·m (18 lb in).





Install the wheelhouse filler panel.



Install the fascia to skid bar bracket bolts. Tighten
Tighten the fascia to skid bar bracket bolts to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
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Old Sep 12, 2009 | 08:49 AM
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Thanks for coming to the rescue.
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