Torque Specifications - Battery System

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Bracket - Skid Plate - Front - HV Battery (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the FDU (Front Drive Unit) HV harness to the FDU
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Table 2. Torque Specifications: Power Conversion System (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts that attach the positive/negative terminal of the DCDC harness to the positive/negative DCDC passthrough busbar
4.5 Nm (3.3 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts that attach the power conversion system to the HV battery

6 Bolt Power Conversion System:

6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)

5 Bolt Power Conversion System:

18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)

  • Insulated tools:
    • 8 mm socket
    • 10 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse Upon installation, mark each bolt with a paint pen
Table 3. Torque Specifications: Controller - High Voltage (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that attach the HVC to the ancillary bay cover
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) +30 deg
  • External Torx E10
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
Screws that attach the HVC tray to the ancillary bay
2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
  • Insulated tools:
    • Torx T25 socket
    • 10 in extension
    • Magnetic pick up tool
    • Wiha TorqueVario-S 0.8 Nm - 2.0 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse Not necessary to remove these fasteners if only removing the HVC
Bolts that attach the HVC tray to the HVC
2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
  • Insulated tools:
    • External Torx E6
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 4. Torque Specifications: Pyrotechnic Battery Disconnect (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the pyrotechnic battery disconnect to the HV battery
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • Insulated tools:
    • 13 mm socket
    • 6 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
Table 5. Torque Specifications: Skid Plate - HV Battery - Rear (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the rear skid plate to the lower HV battery
13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx Plus EP10
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Nut that attaches the rear skid plate to the upper HV battery
13 Nm (9.6 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts that attach the rear skid plate to the upper HV battery
30 Nm (22.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 6. Torque Specifications: Cover - Ancillary Bay (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nut that attaches the positive 12V output cable to the DCDC passthrough
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm 12-point deep socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
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Note
Mark the fastener with a paint pen after torquing.
Bolt that attaches the ancillary bay cover to the high voltage controller
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft) +30 deg
  • External Torx E10
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Reuse
Bolt attaches the ancillary bay cover to the HV battery
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E10 5-Lobe
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
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CAUTION
Use an External Torx E10 5-Lobe socket that is not magnetized. Sockets with magnets will not fully grip and can possibly strip the bolt head.
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Note
Torque these fasteners in the sequence specified in the installation step.
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Note
These bolts are attached to the ancillary bay cover.
Table 7. Torque Specifications: Cover - HV Probe - HV Battery (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the HV probe cover to the ancillary bay cover
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E10 5-Lobe
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Replace
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Note
Mark the fastener with a paint pen after torquing.
Table 8. Torque Specifications: Platter Enclosure Coolant (Drain and Refill)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attach the lower rear edge of the LH wheel arch liner to the body
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Clip pry tool
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 4 in extension
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse