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1996 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

5.7L V8 LT1•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor589 Torque4943 Fluid7 DTC679 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls2

cooling

Radiator Torque Specs

for 1996 Pontiac Firebird 5.7L V8 LT1 · RWD

Units

11 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Screws

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Drain Petcock

Plastic - hand tight

4 lb-ft · 5 Nm

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Fan Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Hose Clamps

Do not overtighten

4 lb-ft · 5 Nm

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Housing Bolts

Critical

14 lb-ft · 18 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

27 lb-ft · 37 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

24 lb-ft · 33 Nm

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Radiator Mount Bolts

Do not overtighten plastic mounts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

Critical

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Transmission Cooler Lines

If equipped

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Upper/Lower Hose Clamps

2 lb-ft · 3 Nm

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