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2012 CADILLAC CTS

3.0L V6•AWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

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Spark Plug Wires Torque Specs

for 2012 Cadillac CTS 3.0L V6 · AWD

Units

15 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Bracket Bolts

16 lb-ft · 22 Nm

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Connector Bolts

5 lb-ft · 7 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Cover Screws

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Engine Cover Clips

2 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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Engine Cover Clips

2 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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Ignition Coil Bolt

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Ignition Coil Bolt

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Ignition Coil Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Sensor Bolts

8 lb-ft · 11 Nm

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Spark Plug

Critical

Gap before install

16 lb-ft · 21 Nm

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Spark Plug

Gap before install

16 lb-ft · 21 Nm

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Spark Plugs - Aluminum Head

Apply anti-seize to threads

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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