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2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

3.8L V6•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor589 Torque3840 Fluid7 DTC745 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls1

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Head Gasket - Single Torque Specs

for 2002 Pontiac Firebird 3.8L V6 · RWD

Units

5 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Camshaft Cap Bolts

Critical

Torque sequence

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Cylinder Head Bolts

Critical

1) 37 lb-ft. 2) +120 degrees (or +90 then +30). Tighten in spiral sequence.

37 lb-ft · 50 Nm

120°

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Exhaust Manifold Nuts

Critical

29 lb-ft · 39 Nm

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Intake Manifold Bolts

Critical

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Valve Cover Bolts

Critical

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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