Torque Specifications - Exterior Fittings

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Applique - Liftgate (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts that secure the liftgate applique
1.5 Nm (1.1 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
Reuse
Table 2. Torque Specifications: Assembly - Trailer Hitch (ECE) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts (x6) that attach the bumper beam to the trailer hitch body
62.5 Nm (46.1 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 15 mm deep socket
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 3. Torque Specifications: Bracket - Front License Plate - EMEA (Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x4) that attach the front license plate bracket to the front fascia
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • 8 mm 12-point deep socket
Reuse
Table 4. Torque Specifications: FRONT LICENSE PLATE BRACKET - CHINA (Remove and Replace) /
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x4) that secure the front license plate bracket
0.8 Nm (7 lbs-in)
  • DRIVER KIT, 1/4" HEX, M12
  • ¼ in hex to ¼ in square 2 in adapter
  • 8 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 5. Torque Specifications: Front Undertray - Valance Front Fascia (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x3) that attach the pedestrian warning speaker to the valance
2.25 Nm (1.7 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
Reuse
Bolts (x2) at the LH and RH corners of the valance
2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T40 socket
Reuse
Bolts (x3) that attach the valance to the fascia
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolts (x4) that attach the valance to the fascia
2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T40 socket
Reuse
Table 6. Torque Specifications: Jumper Harness - Trailer Hitch (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the trailer hitch plug to the hitch assembly
2.5 Nm (1.8 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T25 bit
  • Wiha Torque Screwdriver 0.8-5 Nm screwdriver (installation only)
Reuse
Table 7. Torque Specifications: License Plate - Rear (EMEA) (Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
License plate self-tapping screws (x2)
1 Nm (.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 8 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Digital Torque Screwdriver 0.10Nm - 2.0Nm
Reuse
Table 8. Torque Specifications: Rear Fascia - Diffuser (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x9) that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the body
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the rear fascia diffuser to the rear fascia
3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T30 socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 9. Torque Specifications: Aero Shield - Middle (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x11) that attach the mid aero shield panel to the vehicle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 10. Torque Specifications: WHEEL LINER - FRONT - LEFT HAND (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the strut bracket to the wheel arch, from inside the wheel arch
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 11. Torque Specifications: EXTERIOR MIRROR - LEFT HAND (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x3) that attach the LH door mirror assembly to the LH front door
12 Nm (8.8 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Table 12. Torque Specifications: Rear Suspension Cover - LH (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the rear suspension cover to the LH lower rear control arm assembly
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Table 13. Torque Specifications: Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x4) that secure the underhood storage unit
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 14. Torque Specifications: Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x7) that attach the front aero shield panel to the vehicle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • 4 in extension
  • Cordless 1/4in Dr Ratchet
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Nuts (x2) that attach the front aero shield panel to the vehicle
5 Nm (3.7 lbs-ft)
  • 15 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
Reuse
Table 15. Torque Specifications: UPPER BRIGHT TRIM CAP - LEFT HAND (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x8) that attach the LH upper brightwork cap to the body
1.1 Nm (.8 lbs-ft)
  • Torx T20 socket
Reuse
Table 16. Torque Specifications:ROCKER CARRIER - LEFT HAND (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH lower rocker panel cover to the body
9 Nm (6.6 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm deep socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
Reuse
Table 17. Torque Specifications: Beam - Reinforcement - Frunk (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolts (x2) that attach the underhood storage unit reinforcement bracket to the cooling fan
46.5 Nm (34.3 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx Plus EP14
Reuse
Bolts (x4) that attach the cooling fan module isolation brackets to the frunk reinforcement beam
6 Nm (4.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Table 18. Torque Specifications: ABSORBER FRONT DASH (Remove and Install)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Bolt that attaches the electrical harness to the RH A-pillar
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the ground harness to the LH A-pillar area
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the front controller upper ground strap to the body
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
Replace 1128091-00-B
Stud bolt that attaches the positive jumper post to the cowl screen bracket
8 Nm (5.9 lbs-ft)
  • External Torx E5
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Reuse
Nut that attaches the LH corner of the car computer bracket to the body
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm socket
Reuse
Bolt that attaches the dash pencil brace to the body
10 Nm (7.4 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm deep socket
Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the DPB to the bulkhead
16.5 Nm (12.2 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
  • Torque wrench with angle measurement
Replace 1111541-00-A
Bolt that attach the steering column to the steering gear assembly
18 Nm (13.3 lbs-ft)
  • 13 mm deep socket
Replace 1111523-00-A
Table 19. Torque Specifications: License Plate - Rear (NA) (Install) (Installation)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Screws (x2) that attach the upper part of the license plate to the rear lower fascia
2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
  • PH1 Stubby Phillips Screwdriver
  • PH1 Phillips Screwdriver Bit
Reuse