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2003 BUICK PARK AVENUE

3.8L V6•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor473 Torque3665 Fluid6 DTC762 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls1

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Radiator Torque Specs

for 2003 Buick Park Avenue 3.8L V6 · FWD

Units

13 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Screws

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Drain Petcock

Hand tight

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Fan Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Fan Shroud Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Hose Clamps

Do not overtighten

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Housing Bolts

Critical

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Lower Hose Clamp

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

23 lb-ft · 31 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Radiator Mount Bolts

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

Critical

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Transmission Cooler Lines

Critical

Use new O-rings

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Upper Hose Clamp

3 lb-ft · 4 Nm

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