Torque Specifications - Instrument Panel

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Beam - Cross Car (LHD) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the LH front wheel arch liner to the vehicle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Lower bolt that attaches the windshield washer reservoir to the body
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • 2 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Reuse
Upper bolt that attaches the windshield washer reservoir to the body
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • 2 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the steering column to the body
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  • 3 in extension
  • 13 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the HVAC assembly to the RH side of bulkhead
5.5 Nm (4.1 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Reuse
Nuts (x4) that attach the steering column to the cross car beam
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 3 in extension
  • 13 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Reuse
Bolts (x4) that attach the touchscreen brackets to the vehicle
12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
  • 2 in extension
  • Torx T30 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the instrument panel electrical harness ground strap to the body
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • 2 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace Inspect the bolt: if it is a self tapping tri-lobular bolt (1128269-00-A), discard the bolt. If it is a normal bolt (1447438-00-A), then it can be reused
Bolt and nut that attach the LH cross car beam bracket to the cross car beam
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  • 3 in extension
  • 13 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolt and nut that attach the RH cross car beam bracket to the cross car beam
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  • 3 in extension
  • 13 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts (x5) that attach the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly
5.5 Nm (4.1 lbs-ft)
  • 3 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the upper side of the cowl
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  • 13mm 12pt combination wrench
Reuse
Bolts (x4) that attach the cross car beam to the body
29 Nm (21.4 lbs-ft)
  • 3 in extension
  • 15 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
Reuse
Table 2. Torque Specifications: Cover - Footwell - Driver (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the driver footwell cover to the vehicle
2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 3. Torque Specifications: Decor Trim - Instrument Panel - Main (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws that attach the main decor trim to the LH and RH sides of the instrument panel
2.3 Nm (1.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 4. Torque Specifications: Finisher - Vent (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws that attach the vent finisher to the IP carrier
2.3 Nm (1.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 5. Torque Specifications: Glove Box - With Knee Airbags (Non-Heat Pump) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x6) that attach the glove box to the IP carrier
2.3 Nm (1.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
  • 4 in extension
Reuse
Table 6. Torque Specifications: IP Carrier (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Front passenger airbag to cross car beam bolt
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E10 or Torx T30 socket
  • 4 in extension
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
Replace
IP carrier to cross car beam screws
2.3 Nm (1.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • 4 in extension
  • ¼ in std ratchet
  • ¼ in torque wrench (installation only)
Reuse
Table 7. Torque Specifications: IP Carrier (LHD) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH window defroster ducts to the instrument panel carrier
2.3 Nm (1.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 8. Torque Specifications: Speaker - Dash - Center (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the center dash speaker to the IP carrier
2.3 Nm (1.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 bit
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 9. Torque Specifications: Speaker - Dash - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the LH dash speaker to the IP carrier
2.3 Nm (1.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 bit
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 10. Torque Specifications: Tweeter - Dash (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the center dash tweeter to the IP carrier
2.3 Nm (1.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 bit
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 11. Torque Specifications: Vent - Front - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the LH front vent to the IP carrier
2.3 Nm (1.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 12. Torque Specifications: Vent - Front - RH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screw that attaches the RH front vent to the IP carrier
2.3 Nm (1.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 13. Torque Specifications:
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes