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2005 BUICK RAINIER

5.3L V8FWDAUTOMATICgas
1 active safety recall on this vehicle — view recalls
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cooling

Thermostat Torque Specs

for 2005 Buick Rainier 5.3L V8 · FWD
Units

8 fasteners

Seq
Component
Torque
Angle
Bleed Screw
Open during fill
5 lb-ft · 7 Nm
Coolant Hose Clamps
3 lb-ft · 4 Nm
Drain Petcock
Hand tight
6 lb-ft · 8 Nm
Fan Bolts
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
Hose Clamps
Do not overtighten
4 lb-ft · 5 Nm
Housing Bolts
Critical
13 lb-ft · 17 Nm
Pump Bolts
Critical
Torque in sequence
22 lb-ft · 30 Nm
Thermostat Housing Bolts
Critical
Clean mating surfaces
10 lb-ft · 14 Nm
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