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2012 GMC SIERRA 1500

5.3L V8•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

3 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor596 Torque3763 Fluid7 DTC952 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls3

electrical

Battery Terminal Torque Specs

for 2012 GMC Sierra 1500 5.3L V8 · RWD

Units

8 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Battery Hold-Down Bolt

Do not overtighten

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Battery Terminal Bolts

Do not overtighten

4 lb-ft · 6 Nm

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Ground Bolt

13 lb-ft · 17 Nm

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Ground Cable Bolt

13 lb-ft · 17 Nm

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Ground Strap Bolts

Ensure clean contact

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Module Mounting Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

31 lb-ft · 42 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

7 lb-ft · 10 Nm

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