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2002 PONTIAC FIREBIRD

3.8L V6•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor589 Torque3800 Fluid7 DTC745 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls1

cooling

Thermostat Torque Specs

for 2002 Pontiac Firebird 3.8L V6 · RWD

Units

8 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Bleed Screw

Open during fill

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Coolant Hose Clamps

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Coolant Temperature Sensor

Use thread sealant

15 lb-ft · 20 Nm

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Hose Clamps

3 lb-ft · 5 Nm

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Housing Bolts

Critical

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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