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Fastener Tightening Specifications (3800 V6 L36)

Catalytic Converter Bolt 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.)
Exhaust Crossover Heat Shield Nut 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Exhaust Crossover Pipe Bolt 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Nut 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Stud and Nut 30 Nm (22 ft. lbs.)
Exhaust Manifold Pipe Stud 6 Nm (53 ft. lbs.)
Exhaust Muffler Inlet Pipe Clamp Nut 50 Nm (37 ft. lbs.)
Exhaust Muffler Center Hanger Bolt 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Exhaust Pipe Center Hanger Bolt 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Exhaust Pipe Rear Hanger Bolt 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)
Heated Oxygen Sensor 42 Nm (31 ft. lbs.)
Rear Bumper Impact Bar Bolt 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.)