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2004 BUICK RAINIER

5.3L V8•FWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor596 Torque3523 Fluid6 DTC779 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls2

cooling

Heater Control Valve Torque Specs

for 2004 Buick Rainier 5.3L V8 · FWD

Units

8 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Screws

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Drain Petcock

Hand tight

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Fan Bolts

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Hose Clamps

Do not overtighten

4 lb-ft · 5 Nm

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Housing Bolts

Critical

13 lb-ft · 17 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

25 lb-ft · 34 Nm

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Pump Bolts

Critical

Torque in sequence

22 lb-ft · 30 Nm

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Thermostat Housing Bolts

Critical

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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