Torque Specifications - Electrical

Table 1. Torque Specifications: 12V/LV Battery (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
(Lead acid) positive/negative cable to the battery terminal
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
(Li-Ion) bolts that attach the LV battery to the bracket
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • 4 in extension
Reuse Early production vehicles have M6 bolts with 10 mm bolt head. Torque those to 10 Nm
Table 2. Torque Specifications: 12V/LV Power (Disconnect and Connect)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
(Lead acid) positive/negative cable to the battery terminal
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 3. Torque Specifications: Antenna - Bluetooth Passive Entry - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the Bluetooth passive entry module to the body
3.5 Nm (2.6 lbs-ft)
  • T30 socket
  • 2 in extension
Replace Patch bolt
Table 4. Torque Specifications: Bracket - Headlight - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws that attach the headlight bracket to the headlight
1.8 Nm (1.3 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 5. Torque Specifications: Bracket - Radar - Front (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the front radar bracket to the front end carrier
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 6. Torque Specifications: Camera - Triple - Forward Facing (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Forward facing camera assembly to windshield bracket screws
1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T10 blade attachment
  • Wiha torque setter
  • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
Reuse
Table 7. Torque Specifications: GUID-A4C2CAAD-A839-4CB5-8A2B-8A28B0AFC497.html
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws that attach the forward facing camera fan
0.12 Nm (1 lbs-in)
  • Torx T6 bit
  • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10Nm - 2.0Nm
Reuse
Table 8. Torque Specifications: Harness - Electronic Parking Brake (EPB) - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH rear EPB harness bracket to the LH rear caliper
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the LH rear EBP harness bracket to the body
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Table 9. Torque Specifications: Harness - Subassembly - Thermal (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the supermanifold to the shock tower brace
31 Nm (22.9 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
N/A These bolts are loosened but not removed in this procedure
Outer bolt that attaches the shock tower brace to the vehicle
62 Nm (45.7 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Inner bolt that attaches the shock tower brace to the vehicle
55 Nm (40.6 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 10. Torque Specifications: Headlight - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws that attach the headlight to the body
5.9 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the fender bracket to the body
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 11. Torque Specifications: Horn Assembly (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the horn assembly to the front subframe
12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 6 in extension
Reuse Recommend flashlight for visibility
Table 12. Torque Specifications: Light - Fog / Reverse - Rear - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the rear fog/reverse light to the deck lid
3.2 Nm (2.4 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm deep socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 13. Torque Specifications: Light - Turn Signal / Fog - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH front turn signal/fog light to the front fascia
2.8 Nm (2.1 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 socket
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 14. Torque Specifications: Module - Body Controller - Front (Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace) (For Vehicles with 16V Batteries)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the ground cable to the front controller.
8.5 Nm (6.3 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the front body controller module shield assembly to the front body controller
8.5 Nm (6.3 lbs-ft)
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 4 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts (x3) that attach the front body controller module to the vehicle
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 10 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 15. Torque Specifications: Module - Body Controller - LH (LHD) (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the 12V cable to the LH body controller module
8.5 Nm (6.3 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm 12-point deep socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 4 in extension
Replace
Nut that attaches the LH body controller module to the vehicle
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm 12-point deep socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 2 in extension
Replace
Table 16. Torque Specifications: Module - Body Controller - LH (RHD) (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the 12V cable to the LH body controller module
8.5 Nm (6.3 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm 12-point deep socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 4 in extension
Replace
Nut that attaches the LH body controller module to the vehicle
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm 12-point deep socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 2 in extension
Replace
Table 17. Torque Specifications: Module - Body Controller - RH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts (x2) that attach the RH side carpet locator bracket to the vehicle
2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Nuts that attach the electrical wiring to the RH body controller module
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 2 in extension
Replace
Nut that attaches the DCDC positive cable from the RH body controller module
8.5 Nm (6.3 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm 12-point deep socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 2 in extension
Nut that attaches the RH body controller module to the body
  • 10 mm socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 2 in extension
Replace
Table 18. Torque Specifications: Module - Body Controller - RH (RHD) (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the DCDC positive cable from the RH body controller module
8.5 Nm (6.3 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm 12-point deep socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 2 in extension
2 in extension
Nut that attaches the 12V cable to the RH body controller module
8.5 Nm (6.3 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm 12-point deep socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 4 in extension
Replace
Nut that attaches the RH body controller module to the body
  • 10 mm socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 2 in extension
Replace
Table 19. Torque Specifications: Module - Body Controller - Security (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws that attach the security body controller module to the cup holder décor panel
1.6 Nm (1.2 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.80Nm - 2.0Nm
  • Wiha 1/4" Bit Holder Adapter
Reuse
Screws (x4) that attach the LH center console bright strip to the center console assembly
1.6 Nm (1.2 lbs-ft)
Reuse
Table 20. Torque Specifications: Module - Body Controller - Security (2nd Generation) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x14) that attach the center console bright strip to the center console assembly
1.6 Nm (1.2 lbs-ft)
Reuse
Screws (x2) that attach the security body controller module to the cup holder décor panel
1.6 Nm (1.2 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
Reuse
Table 21. Torque Specifications: Sensor - Level - Windshield Washer (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Lower bolt that attaches the windshield washer reservoir to the body
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 10mm Flex Head combination wrench
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flashlight LED
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Upper bolt that attaches the windshield washer reservoir to the body
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 2 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Table 22. Torque Specifications: Strap - 12V Battery (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
12V Battery Tie Down Strap Nut or Bolt
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
Reuse Older vehicles use a nut near the rear of the strap. Newer vehicles use a bolt at the front of the strap.
Table 23. Torque Specifications: System - Windshield Washer (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the water tank to the vehicle
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 6 in extension
Reuse
Table 24. Torque Specifications: Taillight - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Taillight to body nuts
3.2 Nm (2.4 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm 12-point deep socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
Table 25. Torque Specifications: Wiper Arms (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the LH wiper arm to the wiper motor assembly
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • 3/8 in std ratchet
  • 3/8 in torque wrench (installation only)
Reuse
Nut that attaches the RH wiper arm to the wiper motor assembly
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • 3/8 in std ratchet
  • 3/8 in torque wrench (installation only)
Reuse
Table 26. Torque Specifications: Wiper Module (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the wiper module to the vehicle
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
Reuse
Table 27. Torque Specifications: Horn - Low Tone (Remove and Replace) (LV Battery)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt securing the low tone horn to horn assembly bracket
9.5 Nm (7.0 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 28. Torque Specifications: Horn - High Tone (Remove and Replace) (Heat Pump)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt securing the high tone horn to horn assembly bracket
9.5 Nm (7.0 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse