Prevailing torque fasteners create a thread interface between the fastener and the fastener counterpart in order to prevent the fastener from loosening.
All Metal Prevailing Torque Fasteners
These fasteners accomplish the thread interface by a designed distortion or deformation in the fastener.
Nylon Interface Prevailing Torque Fasteners
These fasteners accomplish the thread interface by the presence of a nylon material on the fastener threads.
Adhesive Coated Fasteners
These fasteners accomplish the thread interface by the presence of a thread-locking compound on the fastener threads. Refer to the appropriate repair procedure in order to determine if the fastener may be reused and the applicable thread-locking compound to apply to the fastener.
A prevailing torque fastener may be reused ONLY if:
Metric Prevailing Torque Fastener Minimum Torque Development
English Prevailing Torque Fastener Minimum Torque Development
Traction Control System (TCS)/StabiliTrak® Light
The StabiliTrak or Traction Control System (TCS) indicator/warning light comes
on briefly when the engine is started.
If the light does not come on, have the vehicle serviced by your dealer.
If the system is working normally, the indicator light turns off.
If the light is on and not flashing, ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling
and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to ...
Front Fog Lamp Bulb Replacement
Preliminary Procedures
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Disconnect the forward lamp electrical harness connector from the fog
lamp bulb socket.
Remove the Front Bumper Fascia Opening Lower Cover. Refer to Front
Bumper Fascia Opening Lowe ...