For 1990-2009 cars

## Fastener Tightening Specifications Gasoline Engines

Application | Specification
--- | ---
Metric | English
Catalytic Converter-to-Exhaust Manifold Nuts | 40 N·m | 30 lb ft
Catalytic Converter-to-Underbody Shield | 2.5 N·m | 22 lb in
Exhaust Front Pipe-to-Catalytic Converter Nuts | 40 N·m | 30 lb ft
Exhaust Front Pipe-to-Front Muffler | 30 N·m | 22 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Cover Bolts | 15 N·m | 11 lb ft
Front Bracket-to-Cylinder Block Bolt | 50 N·m | 37 lb ft
Front Muffler-to-Rear Muffler Nuts | 30 N·m | 22 lb ft
Front Muffler-to-Underbody Shield | 2.5 N·m | 22 lb in
Rear Muffler-to-Underbody Shield | 2.5 N·m | 22 lb in

## Fastener Tightening Specifications 2.0L Diesel

Application | Specification
--- | ---
Metric | English
DPF Heat Shield Retaining Nut | 2.5 N·m | 22.1 lb in
Exhaust Front Pipe Nuts | 40 N·m | 29.5 lb ft
Exhaust Manifold Heat Shield Nut and Bolt | 20 N·m | 14.8 lb ft
Front Muffler Heat Shield Retaining Nut | 2.5 N·m | 22.1 lb in
Front Muffler-to-Rear Muffler Nut | 40 N·m | 29.5 lb ft
Pre-Catalyst Bracket Bolt | 40 N·m | 29.5 lb ft
Rear Muffler Heat Shield Retaining Nut | 2.5 N·m | 22.1 lb ft
Rear Muffler-to-Front Muffler Nut | 40 N·m | 29.5 lb ft