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Frame and Underbody: Specifications Saab 9-7X I

Fastener Tightening Specifications

ApplicationSpecification
MetricEnglish
Assist Step Bracket to Assist Step Nuts25 N.m18 lb ft
Assist Step Bracket to Body Bolts25 N.m18 lb ft
Body Mount Bolts80 N.m59 lb ft
Engine Shield Mounting Bolts20 N.m15 lb ft
Engine Splash Shield to Frame Bolts20 N.m15 lb ft
Exhaust Shield to Frame Bolts20 N.m15 lb ft
Frame Brace Mounting Bolts50 N.m37 lb ft
Front Impact Bar to Toe Hook Bolt85 N.m63 lb ft
Front Steering Gear Crossmember Mounting Bolts50 N.m37 lb ft
Fuel Tank Shield to Frame Mounting Bolts32 N.m24 lb ft
Lower Control Arm Bracket Rear Mounting Bolts240 N.m177 lb ft
Lower Transmission Support to Frame Bolts50 N.m37 lb ft
Radiator Support Shield Brace to Frame Bolt20 N.m15 lb ft
Radiator Support Shield Mounting Bolts20 N.m15 lb ft
Rear Steering Gear Crossmember Mounting Bolts50 N.m37 lb ft
Tow Hook to Front Impact Bar Bolt50 N.m37 lb ft
Transfer Case Shield Mounting Bolts16 N.m12 lb ft
Transmission Mount to Transmission Support Nuts46 N.m35 lb ft
Upper Transmission Support to Frame Bolts80 N.m59 lb ft

Fastener Tightening Specifications

Scheme 1

Scheme 1: Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the grille. Refer to «Grille Replacement»(ref-268086-S31050323502007101800000) .
  2. Remove the front fascia. Refer to «Front Bumper Upper Fascia Replacement»(ref-268089-S41188511302007101800000) .
  3. Remove the front impact bar. Refer to «Front Bumper Impact Bar Replacement»(ref-268089-S11332973252007101800000) .
  4. Place the impact bar on a clean, prepared surface.
  5. Remove the bolt that retains the tow hook to the impact bar.
  6. Remove the tow hook from the impact bar.