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2011 CADILLAC CTS

3.6L V6•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

2 active safety recalls on this vehicle — view recalls

Repairs0 Labor511 Torque4926 Fluid9 DTC941 Battery0 Maintenance0 Recalls2

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Intake Manifold Torque Specs

for 2011 Cadillac CTS 3.6L V6 · RWD

Units

11 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Cover Bolts

14 lb-ft · 19 Nm

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Electrical Connector Bolts

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Fuel Rail Bolts

Critical

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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Gasket Surface Bolts

Critical

Clean mating surfaces

17 lb-ft · 23 Nm

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Intake Manifold Bolts

Critical

Torque sequence

21 lb-ft · 28 Nm

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Lower Intake Manifold Bolts

Tighten in sequence from center outward.

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

Critical

40 lb-ft · 54 Nm

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PCV Valve

⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

6 lb-ft · 8 Nm

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Sensor Mounting Bolts

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Throttle Body Bolts

Critical

12 lb-ft · 16 Nm

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Upper Intake Manifold Bolts

Use new gaskets.

18 lb-ft · 25 Nm

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