2008-2013 Cadillac CTS Battery Test Torque Specs

3.0L V6

Applies to 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2013 Cadillac CTS

Labor Time:0.2 hours

Torque Values (22 specifications)

Component	Nm	lb-ft	Notes
Air Box Clips	5	4	—
Air Box Clips	5	4	—
Battery Hold-Down Bolt	11	8	Do not overtighten
Battery Hold-Down Bolt	11	8	Do not overtighten
Battery Terminal Bolts	7	5	Clean terminals
⚠️ Battery Terminal Bolts	7	5	Clean terminals
Bracket Bolts	22	16	—
Bracket Bolts	22	16	—
Connector Bolts	7	5	—
Connector Bolts	7	5	—
Cover Screws	11	8	—
Cover Screws	11	8	—
⚠️ Ground Cable Bolt	14	11	—
Ground Cable Bolt	14	11	—
Mounting Bolts	28	21	—
Mounting Bolts	28	21	—
Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
⚠️ Oil Drain Plug	35	26	Use new crush washer
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Sensor Bolts	11	8	—
Wheel Lug Nuts	140	103	Torque in star pattern
⚠️ Wheel Lug Nuts	140	103	Torque in star pattern

The primary torque specification for battery test on a 2008-2013 Cadillac CTS is 5 Nm (4 lb-ft).

There are 22 torque specifications for battery test on the 2008-2013 Cadillac CTS 3.0L V6, covering all related fasteners and components.